New dates for pig health scheme
New abattoir assessment dates have been announced for the BPEX Pig Health Scheme (BPHS), which provides farmers with data on subclinical disease in carcasses.
Giving information on health issues such as pneumonia, pleurisy, APP and worms, allows farmers and vets to assess the effectiveness of treatments such as new vaccines.
Reports are received free of charge by members of the BPEX Pig Health Improvement Project (PHIP).
After sending carcasses to one of the 14 participating abattoirs in the UK on assessment day, farmers will receive a report on the health of the animals within two days.
Health issues can then be monitored and discussed with the farm vet, in order for positive changes to be made to health management.
For new assessment dates between July and December, visit the BPEX website.
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