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

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…

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…

Using two complementary audit tools to investigate preweaning mortality and diarrhoea risk factors in pig farms

Neonatal diarrhoea is a common condition with major impacts on piglet survival, growth and welfare. In addition to medical prophylaxis, effective prevention relies on controlling various risk factors linked to…

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…