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The purpose of this manual is to serve as a working guide for Official Veterinary Services in cases of suspected and confirmed outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF).
Fact sheet on the management of African Swine Fever (ASF)
The Technical Dossier no. 123: “Grups operatius a Catalunya. Call 2018” is dedicated to the Groups Operatius developed within the framework of the CAP Strategic Plan (PEPAC 2023-2027), and includes the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems, also linked to AKIS (Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System).
Animal welfare as a management principle in livestock farming is a concept that has been actively developed in recent years. The proper treatment of animals has been practiced since ancient times, although it has not been included in regulations. In this regard, the European Union is a pioneer in developing and guaranteeing the protection and welfare of animals.
In recent years, there has been a shift in the market toward higher-quality products, often originating from artisanal production systems. However, the focus is not only on quality, but also on variety, and on the launch of innovative products that attract consumers.
The pig, in its most rustic and extensively farmed form, has traditionally been one of the domestic animals most used by humans to exploit forest resources and generate the food needed for family consumption.
The Spanish pig sector is the main livestock sector in our country, and is among the leading producers in Europe and worldwide. Its stability depends largely, and increasingly each year, on the level of exports of live animals and their products to other Member States and third countries.
Aujeszky's disease, also known as swine pseudorabies, is an infectious disease caused by a herpesvirus that infects the central nervous system and other organs, such as the respiratory tract, in many mammals (such as dogs, cats, cattle, rabbits, foxes, minks, etc.) except in humans and tailless monkeys, with the pig species being particularly important from a health and economic point of v
Decalogue of biosecurity in pig farms
Salmonellosis is a major concern for public health authorities in the European Union. Every year, thousands of people become infected with Salmonella from consuming food contaminated by this bacteria. It is the leading cause of death from foodborne infections in developed countries.
Biosecurity in pig farms: Key to success for the national pig sector
CSF is a highly contagious disease that affects both domestic and wild swine. It is caused by a virus of the Flaviviridae family, genus Pestivirus, and is characterized by hemorrhagic lesions and is typically fatal in its acute forms, affecting animals of all ages. CSF must be ruled out in any case that presents with hemorrhagic symptoms or nervous symptoms.
This Dossier of innovative elements for improving the competitiveness and sustainability of livestock farms shows some innovation possibilities so that whoever uses it can delve deeper into those that interest them the most based on their personal characteristics and/or those of their farm.
English translation of a compilation of projects developed through Rural Development Programs, operational groups and innovative projects that are working on issues of improvement in the management of livestock operations.
English translation of a compilation of projects developed through the regional and national Rural Development Programmes, operational groups and innovative projects that are working on livestock breeding.
English translation of a compilation of projects developed through regional and national Rural Development Programmes, operational groups and innovative projects that are working on animal health issues.
This compilation includes projects considered good practices, due to their possibility of being replicated and for making good use of the funds received, through the different measures of the regional Rural Development Programmes (RDP). It includes projects from several autonomous communities and several measures.
Publication compiling 22 projects and actions considered good practices within the framework of the different measures that make up the National Rural Development Programme 2014-2020.
This publication is a compilation of Operational Groups and Innovative Projects on improvements in the management of livestock farms in Spain and Europe.
This publication is a compilation of Operational Groups and Innovative Projects in the field of genetic improvement in livestock in Spain and Europe.
