This project aims to develop enhanced biosecurity measures that can eliminate or reduce the proliferation of disease-causing pathogens in antibiotic-free pig production as well as in conventional barns for all-inclusive disease prevention. Specifically, this will investigate alternative sanitization and disinfection measures that are effective for control of potentially antibiotic-resistant pathogens, and those measures that might prevent or reduce further development of antimicrobial resistance in the pig production environment.
A comprehensive literature review gathered information on existing and potential sanitization and disinfection technologies available in other jurisdictions, similar industries or applications requiring stringent pathogen control. Sanitization technologies identified from the initial literature search, including use of alternative chemical-based disinfectants, selected nanoparticles, thermal and irradiation technologies were subjected to screening to evaluate their potential applicability in Saskatchewan swine barns. Results will provide valuable tools for pathogen control not only to pig producers implementing antibiotic-free production but also for disease prevention in conventional livestock production in general.
Investigation of enhanced sanitization and disinfection measures applicable for antibiotic-free pig production system (full article)
