probably the best methods for disposal. around hog buildings picked up. Pets should not be allowed
Dedicated management and a positive attitude with a access to hogs or hog buildings,
comprehensive and effective biosecurity plan are vital to the Proper disposal of dead pigs and placentas is very import
success of preventing or eliminating a disease from a swine ant to prevent spread of PR to neighboring hog units. PR
production unit. Too often when a disease like PR hits, pro- virus can survive for up to a week in these tissues. Make sure
ducers neglect proper on-farm biosecurity, inviting other your pets are not allowed to roam and do not have access to
devastating diseases. such material. Incineration and inground tanks with lids are
Quality Assurance for the Food Animal Industry
Billy I. Smith DVM, MS and
Lisa. A. Sherman VMD
All food animal producers must strive to manufacture
safe high quality products. It is the consumer’s concerns and
demands for such a safe high quality product that has led to
the development of quality assurance programs. In the past
ten years the food producing industry has switched from
massive treatment of animals to the progression of pro
grams to prevent disease.
The quality assurance programs are designed to 1) edu
cate the producer about marketing a higher standard of
product while reducing cost, and 2) ensure the consumer
that the marketed product is of a high quality and safe.
The institution of quality assurance programs can be a
challenge. Good management practices are an integral part
of any successful livestock producing enterprise. These
practices help lower the need for drug usage by preventing
disease and therefore lowering the risk for drug residue vio
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Working closely with your veterinarian will help ensure
the design of a herd health protocol that meets the stand
ards of all established quality assurance programs. Proto
cols should cover: 1) proper handling of animal health
products, 2) proper injection sites, 3) proper handling of
biomedical equipment, and 4) proper record keeping.
Product handling
• READ LABELS and follow instructions on all drugs
and vaccines
• Some products will need to arrive and be stored refri
gerated
• Never combine different vaccine products in one syringe
• Modified live (ML) vaccines
1. Mix immediately prior to administration
2. Mix only enough for 30 minutes worth of work
3. Never store left-over vaccine once mixed
• Keep all vaccines (ML and Killed) out of sunlight and
cool during the entire work day
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