Development of improved disease monitoring tools and management strategies to promote health in finishing pigs

This thesis investigated strategies to improve detection and control of disease in finishing pigs. It was found that a disinfection routine in finisher pig housing reduced bacteria on pen surfaces. All-in/all-out systems had lower concentrations of airborne bacteria and ammonia than continuous flow...

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Main Author: Seddon, Yolande
Published: University of Newcastle Upon Tyne 2011
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.566879