Farm exhibition Udon Thani Province, August 25, 2023

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Pig Farm Exhibition “Good Agricultural Practices in Livestock for pig farm operators

by the Regional Livestock Office 4 and the Udon Thani Provincial Livestock Office August 25, 2023

Pig farmers in Udon Thani Province and Livestock Area 4, more than 200 farms, participated in GAP standard training by the Northeastern Pig Farmers Association. in conjunction with the Thai Swine Farm Veterinary Association Has organized the project “TSVA” roaming the upper northeastern region Open training course “Good Agricultural Practices on Livestock for pig farm operators” on August 25, 2023 at Udon Dusadee Room Charoen Hotel, 

Muang District, Udon Thani Province with Khun Sitthiphan Thanakiatpinyo President of the Northeastern Swine Raisers Association Honored to open this event At the event, there were a large number of members and farmers interested in participating in training and viewing a pig farm exhibition from leading companies in innovation and animal farming technology.

At the event there was a lecture giving knowledge. Interesting topics include “Elevating Biosecurity to Fight ASF from the Real Thing” by Dr. Metta Mekanon, a lecturer from the Thai Swine Farm Veterinary Association. By focusing on the causes of infection entering the farm as the number one priority, which is workers, both open farms And closed farms using EVAP (Evaporative cooling system) can be infected. If there is no strict control Employees are

 required to have a thorough shower before entering the farm every time. Due to the current use of disinfectant sprays It is not enough to kill germs before entering the farm. And walking across the boundary of each department can cause infection. As for carrier animals such as birds, rodents, flies, dogs and cats, it is another group that can bring the infection into the farm. which requires good management

In addition, the use of various equipment within the farm such as needles, syringes, and feeding and drug equipment. Shared items may contribute to the spread of ASF, resulting in damage. Including the use of food scraps to raise pigs. Let the pig catcher walk into the pig farming area. and off-farm cars, thus upgrading biosecurity To achieve success, it consists of 3 main goals: 

1. Cut off the opportunity for germs to enter the farm. 

2. Cut the chance for germs to spread within the farm. 

3. Eliminate all germs on the farm.

Topic: “What can small businesses do to escape ASF?

” by Mr. Udomsak Kaewchanwong Secretary of the Northeastern Small Pig Farmers Club Promoting the concept of 3 steps (pig farmers, pigs raising pigs, and pigs raising people). Protecting pigs is equal to protecting careers. Farm standards, semen production center standards and give importance to Disease prevention and appropriate animal husbandry systems (Biosecurity, GFM and GAP) are an upgrade and push for medium and small farms to have disease prevention systems. and good management based on animal husbandry according to Section 7 of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2015 to comply with various standards It is a disease prevention. and has a good biosecurity system Including adjusting work styles to suit situations that affect survival.

continue with topic “Laws related to livestock farming” by Dr. Panyawat Saikang, veterinarian with special expertise in the Livestock Standards Division District Livestock Office 4 and the last topic “Good Agricultural Practices on Livestock For Pig Farm Entrepreneurs” by Veterinarian Kesawadee Khotphuwiang, a veterinarian with special expertise in the Livestock Standards Division. Regional Livestock Office 4

at the Udondusadee room Charoen Hotel, Muang District, Udon Thani Province