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Changing the way we think about biosecurity

Dr. Bob Thompson, Health Services Veterinarian for PIC says dealing with the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDv) is changing the way pork producers think about biosecurity. Thompson tells Brownfield there’s additional emphasis being placed on transportation.

“We try to implement biosecurity steps for the drivers, putting on boots and coveralls and that sort of thing, that all helps,” Thompson said. “That driver and the cab of the tractor are key components that we probably haven’t given as much emphasis in the past, so now realizing that fecal contamination point we’re certainly putting more emphasis in that area.”

Dr. Thompson was on the program at the recent Ohio Swine Health Symposium.

Audio: Dr. Bob Thompson, PIC (3:00 mp3)

 

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