Webinar: Pathogens and Prevention
E. coli, the swine fevers, PRRS virus, Strep suis, PCV2, Salmonella… the list of pathogens swine producers would rather not see in their pig houses is endless. Some viruses, bacteria or parasites can be kept out relatively easily, others are hard work to get under control – if possible at all. Fact is, however, that the theme of Pathogens & Prevention is more important than ever with on one hand African Swine Fever virus knocking on the doors of many countries, and on the other antibiotics being limited as an effective tool to control bacteria.
Pig Progress is arranging a webinar on Pathogens and Prevention with speakers from Royal Agrifirm Group and Biocheck, – zooming in on the issue from various angles. Topics discussed will include how to keep a pig farm safe by applying proper biosecurity, on-farm bug reduction measures, and nutritional solutions. The webinar will air at February 24, at 15:00 CET
Short outline of the programme?
- Reducing the impact of bacterial pathogens with a natural and proven solution, Vitafibra – Romain D’Inca (Product Manager of Swine at Royal Agrifirm Group)
- Biosecurity: prevention is better than cure! – Dr. Nele Caekbeke (CEO of Biocheck)
When?
Thursday, February 24th 2022
03.00 PM CET
Speakers & topics
Romain D’Inca
‘Reducing the impact of bacterial pathogens with a natural and proven solution, Vitafibra’
- Despite progress in the last decades, bacterial diseases still permanently challenge pig efficiency
- Natural alternatives must replace chemicals to serve the needs of farmers, consumers, and governments
- Selected fiber subfractions are a proven natural solution to prevent performance losses due to bacterial pathogens
Dr. Nele Caekbeke
“Biosecurity: prevention is better than cure!”
- Importance of biosecurity in animal production (principles, link with animal health)
- Biocheck.UGent tool to quantify biosecurity
- Biosecurity in the prevention of African Swine Fever