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Working Safely with African Swine Fever Virus

Abstract: Working Safely with African Swine Fever Virus
Risk assessment is the cornerstone of working safely with biological agents.

The World Health Organization (WHO) Laboratory Biosafety Manual Fourth Edition Monograph on Risk Assessment provides stepwise guidance for carrying out a risk assessment, from gathering information and identifying hazards to evaluating the risks and developing and implementing controls and review. To support the development of a mature safety culture within laboratories, it is important that all staff who handle biological agents understand the process of risk assessment and receive training in identifying hazards and mitigating risk. All personnel can partake in risk assessments, and the guidance is written in such a way that it is applicable to all-not just to biosafety professionals, laboratory scientists, or facility managers. 

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How do you build healthier, longer-lasting, and more productive sows? At Sandy Pine, it starts with PIC’s Four Pillars of Sow Robustness: genetics, gilt development, body condition management, and individual sow care.

In this video, Sandy Pine shares real-world results achieved with PIC genetics—and how the Four Pillars approach drives sow performance, longevity, and profitability in pork production.

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>> How genetics, gilt development, body condition management, and individual sow care work together to build robust sows
>> Real-world success from Sandy Pine using PIC genetics
>> Why sow robustness drives long-term performance in pork production