Looking specifically at swine production systems, a study underscores the importance of thorough cleaning and disinfection protocols in enhancing biosecurity in them. The study compared different methods and their effectiveness. The findings suggest routinely cleaning and disinfecting all market haul trailers leaving terminal points of concentration by either of the water-based trailer cleaning treatments could reduce inter-premises disease transmission associated with market haul transport and elevate preparedness across the US pork industry.
Source: National Hog Farmer, January 31, 2025. Link.
INSIGHTS: Research like this can be applied to the movement practices for other animals as our industry learns to be more cognizant of biosecurity risks.
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