Factors influencing implementation of biosecurity by French pig breeders

What is the perspective of French technical advisors on biosecurity in pig farming?

The biosecurity compliance in pig farming could be improved. The aim of this study is to understand the opinion of French technical advisors regarding biosecurity in pig farming

Postpartum dysgalactia syndrom: can risk practices be identified in affected pig farms?

Postpartum Dysgalactia Syndrome (PDS) remains common in sow herds. Prevention is difficult due to its multifactorial etiology involving hormonal disturbances, stress, digestive or general healt disorders. This study aims to…

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

Despite high vaccination rates against Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (Mhyo) and Porcine Circovirus type 2 (PCV2), these pathogens remain a major challenge in French swine herds. This study compares, under contemporary field…

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…