Documentations

Vitesse de refroidissement et nitrites : impact sur Clostridium botulinum dans le jambon cuit

La maîtrise du danger Clostridium botulinum gr. II type B psychrotrophe dans le jambon cuit est la résultante de multiples facteurs étroitement liés les uns aux autres. Même si les…

Metabolic prediction of maturity at birth in pigs

Improving piglet survival is a key objective for breeders. Piglets that have not yet fully developed are more likely to die prematurely. Here, focus was to better characterize maturity at…

Des marchés toujours sous tension - enregistrement audio IFIP

Volatilité des marchés, tensions sur les céréales, envolée des coûts des intrants : dans ce nouvel épisode du PorCast by IFIP, Léa Dulon décrypte les grandes tendances des matières premières…

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…

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…

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

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…

Can intravaginal and intramuscular sensors be used to detect febrile stages in peripartum sows

Postpartum dysgalactia Syndrome (PDS) is characterized by insufficient or absent milk production in sows. Among the various associated clinical signs, fever is one of the main reasons for treatment. Rectal…

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…

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…

Predicted PK/PD inadequacy of amoxicillin delivered in drinking water against respiratory pathogens in post-weaning piglets: can time-restricted dosing improve animals’ exposure and potential treatment efficacy?

Collective treatments via drinking water allow rapid and targeted treatment of many animals as soon as disease is detected, but inter-animal variability in drinking behaviour can lead to over- or…