Swine diseases that are important for export
Biosecurity and Food Safety Systems
By Dr. Chaiyong Kritsanakriengkrai (Mr. Noi) As Thailand has exported pigs to Russia. and may have the opportunity to expand export markets to more foreign countries in the future ASEAN Economic Community Therefore, knowledge must be prepared.
And what consumers around the world are interested in, such as knowledge of diseases that are important to exports biosecurity system and food safety, etc. The development of pig farming is a standardized pig farm.
There are veterinarians who supervise the farm to supervise and provide knowledge and advice to swine farm operators. Swine farmers, animal husbandry and related parties It will be of great importance to the swine industry in Thailand.
Swine diseases that are important to export
Swine diseases that are important to export Here only some of the diseases of swine are mentioned. which are important diseases according to the International Organization for Animal Health (OIE-Listed diseases) and swine diseases which are often specified by trading partners such as Foot and mouth disease, Classical swine fever, African swine fever, Trichinosis and Antrax, etc.
Foot and mouth disease is caused
by a virus in the Genus Apthovirus. It causes disease in hoofed animals, pigs, elephants and ruminants. Sick pigs will have a high fever. Clear blisters appear on the mouth and hoof mites. low mortality In young animals, sudden death may occur. due to heart failure contact by breathing ingestion of pathogens contaminated with the environment, food, water or grass,
and contact with sick animals Effective disease prevention through vaccination Strict biosecurity system and controlling the movement of animals
Classical swine fever is caused by a virus in the Genus Pestivirus. Sick pigs present with fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, diarrhea, staggering gait and hemorrhagic spots on the skin. Lymph nodes,
kidneys and spleen necrosis were found. Pigs excrete the virus through their nose, saliva, urine, faeces and swine semen. Effective disease prevention through vaccination and a rigorous biosecurity system
African swine fever
is caused by a virus of the genus Asfivirus. Sick pigs have a high fever. Hemorrhagic spots were found on the skin and internal organs. The mortality rate can be as high as 100%. Contact by contact with sick pigs.
Contaminated equipment or swine bites by young ticks as a vehicle in the genus Ornithodoros. and serological examination Disease prevention through inspection measures, restrictions and control of imports of swine products.