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Swine Innovation Porc Celebrates Milestones in 2023-24 Annual Report

Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) is excited to announce the release of its 2023-24 Annual Report, which highlights significant advancements and achievements in the pork sector over the past year. This report marks a pivotal moment for SIP as it outlines the collaborative efforts and strategic initiatives that are shaping the future of pork production in Canada and beyond.

Central to this year’s report is the successful launch of Swine Cluster 4, a critical research initiative designed to address the evolving challenges in the industry. The report also introduces SIP’s 2023-28 Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap aimed at fostering innovation and enhancing sustainability across the sector.

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Swine Biosecurity: 5 Critical Steps to Prevent Disease Transmission | LANXESS

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Protecting herd health starts before anyone enters the barn. Every visitor, employee, piece of equipment and movement between farms can introduce disease risks if proper biosecurity protocols aren't followed.

In this SwineWeb Biosecurity Intelligence feature, Dr. Gisele Ravagnani of LANXESS Biosecurity Solutions explains practical steps pork producers can take to strengthen on-farm biosecurity and reduce the risk of disease transmission.

Key topics covered:

• Visitor Management: Why visitor logs, previous farm exposure and downtime requirements are essential.

• Controlled Barn Entry: How Danish entry systems establish a clear separation between clean and dirty areas.

• Shower-In/Shower-Out Protocols: The importance of dedicated clothing, footwear and controlled movement.

• Footbath Management: Proper cleaning, disinfection and maintenance practices, including the use of Virkon™ S.

• Equipment Biosecurity: Why equipment must be properly cleaned, disinfected and dried before entering production areas.