The Second Stage of the USDA and AUPB project: Free Testing for Pig Farms

This year, 50 pig farms were given the opportunity to test feed ingredients for mycotoxins, and 25 were given the opportunity for comprehensive veterinary testing.

The Second Stage of the USDA and AUPB project: Free Testing for Pig Farms

This year 50 pig farms were given the opportunity to test feed ingredients for mycotoxins and 25 were given the opportunity for comprehensive veterinary testing.

Lectures of the AUPB Veterinary School: Justin Brown

Justin Brown, Senior Research Scientist and Practicing Veterinarian at Iowa State University and the Pig Education Center, was a guest speaker at the online school for pig farmers, which was implemented by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders with the support of the Department of Agriculture (USDA). During the 5 modules, the speaker shared two presentations in each module.

USDA and AUPB Continue to Support Pork Producers in War Times

Since the beginning of January 2024, the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) have been implementing the second phase of the Animal Health in Ukraine project, aimed at supporting pork producers in the area of epizootic welfare.

Best Biosecurity Practices: Disinfection of Transport by Hot Fogging. Elita LLC

One of the biosecurity practices of domestic pig farms is disinfection of vehicles by hot fogging. Watch the video to see how it is done. The experience was shared by Elita LLC.

Best Biosecurity Practices: Passing the Sanitary Checkpoint. Experience of Goodvalley Ukraine LLC

The protocol for access to production facilities has been implemented at Goodvalley Ukraine LLC. Access to animal buildings has three control points.

Best Biosafety Practices: Feed Transshipment in the Demarcation Zone. Experience of "Ukraine" Ltd.

One of the best biosecurity practices on pig farms is to not allow any vehicles on the farm. Instead, feed and other inputs should be loaded in a demarcation zone — a designated area between the outer and inner perimeters of the farm with controlled access.  

How to Organize a Livestock Transshipment Ramp: Experience of Goodvalley Ukraine LLC

The experience of biosafety audits of Association Ukrainian Pig Breeders shows that the organization of animal transshipment to external transport is usually a critical issue. Many producers have difficulties in avoiding overlap between farm personnel and the driver. 

Last Opportunity to Register for the Fifth Module of the Veterinary School!

Today, at 12:45, the last webinar of the Veterinary School for pig farmers, which is being implemented by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) held the fourth module of the training course for pig farmers will be held.

Registration: docs.google.com

Veterinary School: Peculiarities of Laboratory Diagnostics of PRRS and its Spread in Ukraine

Today, the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus remains one of the most significant pathogens in the global pig industry. It is difficult to control due to its complex genetic diversity and ability to persist in pigs for a long time. 

PRSSV on Farms: Approaches to Control and Eradication

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is one of the most costly diseases of pigs in the world. It entails a decrease in the reproductive capacity of sows, respiratory disorders, high piglet mortality, as well as additional costs for treatment and maintenance of animals.

Registration for the Last Module of the Veterinary School Starts

Registration for the V module of the veterinary school starts, which the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) realizes under the grant cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Start on September 27, 12:45 am.

Test for Knowledge of Respiratory and Post-Weaning Diseases in Pigs

The participants of the fourth module of the veterinary school took a short test to check their level of knowledge before listening to the lectures.

Leading Pig Farms Share Best Biosecurity Practices

Many pig farms have achieved a high level of protection by establishing biosecurity protocols, but there are many that continue to work on improvement and need expert assistance.

Module IV of the Veterinary School of Pig Farms Has Been Completed

On August 23, the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) held the fourth module of the training course for pig farmers.

Registration for the IV Module of the Online School for Veterinary Medicine Specialists of Pig Farms

Registration for the IV module of the veterinary school starts, which the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) realizes under the grant cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Start on August 23, 12:45 am.

IV Module of Veterinary School: Factors Affecting Piglets in the Nursery

Registration for the forth module of the veterinary school continues, which the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) realizes under the grant cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Start on  August 23 at 12:45 am.

Veterinary School: Features of Laboratory Diagnostics of Diseases of the Respiratory Diseases of Pigs

Registration for the forth module of the veterinary school continues, which the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) realizes under the grant cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Start on  August 23 at 12:45 am.

IV Module of Veterinary Schcool Focuses on Post-Weaning and Respiratory Diseases of Swine

Registration for the forth module of the veterinary school continues, which the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) realizes under the grant cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Start on  August 23 at 12:45 am.

Another Simulation in Case of Suspected Infectious Animal Diseases in the Agro-Food Market of Uman region

On August 4, a regular training was held for 15 specialists from state laboratories of veterinary and sanitary expertise at agro-food markets in Cherkasy region, where they learned how to respond in case of suspected contamination of pig products with the African swine fever virus. Given that the market sells live birds, they also worked on an algorithm of actions if highly pathogenic influenza was suspected in young birds sold at the market.