Yorkshire and Humberside Health
Over 50 producers came to the meeting on 1st July at Malton Rugby Club, they were joined by vets and other members of the industry.
The main topic discussed was the fact that the overall health status of the region is gradually reducing. This is costing money in terms of production costs of around £6-8 per pig. It was put to the producers what could be done to combat this. A high number agreed with mapping systems - a map showing where all pigs are and their health status in relation to Swine Dysentery, PRRS, EP and Mange. Then groups of farms could form clusters and manage the health within their area.
It was agreed that it is critical that all pig producers sign up to this scheme and as many people as possible are invited to come to subsequent meetings.
A trial of this mapping system will go ahead imminently. If contacted you will be asked whether or not your details in terms of location and health status can be made known to the study through your vet. This would not be public knowledge at this point.
If you would like to discuss this any further then please contact the practice or Yorkshire and Humberside Health 01507 313997. Further details are on the NPA website.
