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 investigating 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 was conducted to identify the top three to four potential sanitization and disinfection alternatives for consideration in the next stage of evaluation. Based on the initial screening and evaluation of identified sanitization and disinfection alternatives, the following measures i.e., use of peracetic acid, calcium oxide, slightly acidic electrolyzed water, and use of silver nanoparticles, were initially identified for consideration for testing and evaluation in subsequent phases of the project. Next steps include in-barn testing of the selected most promising sanitization techniques and a feasibility analysis and development of recommendations and application guidelines.
Investigation of enhanced sanitization and disinfection measures applicable for antibiotic-free pig production system (full article)
