Comparative study of three commercial vaccines against Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and Porcine Circovirus type 2 in a French swine herd

Rapid detection of Salmonella shedding in pig batches at slaughterhouse arrival using LAMP PCR

The early identification of pig batches with high Salmonella shedding at slaughterhouse arrival is essential to reduce carcass cross-contamination. The LAMP PCR test was evaluated to detect pig batches with…

Factors influencing implementation of biosecurity by French pig breeders

Despite mandatory training courses, audits and the many support services offered to breeders, compliance with biosecurity measures is not always achieved. The aim is to have a better understanding of…

Towards a gradual end to tail docking: the experience of two French experimental farms

The gradual phasing out of tail docking should be considered when tail biting is not observed. The aim is not to unilaterally stop tail docking, due to the risk of…

Choice of control methods to validate the cleaning and disinfection of pig transport lorries

Transporting pigs is a major risk for the spread of disease such as African Swine Fever (ASF) and the transmission of foodborne zoonotic agents. The aim of this study was…