A series of online sessions on biosafety and the fight against antibiotic resistance in pig production

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We invite you to a series of online training sessions aimed at strengthening biosecurity of pig farms and combating antibiotic resistance, organised by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) as part of the joint project ‘Keeping Animals Healthy in Ukraine’.

The aim of the event is to raise awareness and practical knowledge of biosecurity in pig production, minimise the risks of disease spread and combat antibiotic resistance.

Key training topics:

  • Implementation of the industry biosafety standard.
  • Management of risk factors for herd health. 
  • Best biosecurity practices for managing the movement of people, transport and incoming materials 
  • Practical experience of growing pigs without antibiotics.
  • Approaches to reducing the risk of antibiotic resistance in livestock production.
  • Use of laboratory diagnostics for animal health monitoring.

Benefits of participation:

  • Access to the most up-to-date knowledge from leading Ukrainian and international experts.
  • Practical advice and recommendations for improving biosecurity of pig farms.
  • Overview of the Ukrainian regulatory framework for the use of antibiotics in livestock.
  • Training is an important step in maintaining pig health in Ukraine and ensuring sustainable development of the industry.

We invite farmers, veterinarians and industry professionals to join the training and contribute to improving biosafety!

For more information, please contact Victoria Derkach at 0673578494, or register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeK5--zWMYALMaTmNq-_vCOcoaCSpprbQNzFsT64IihRUmlmg/viewform


The Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders is a non-profit, voluntary organisation founded by domestic pork producers. The main goals of the association are to represent and protect the rights and interests of the association's farms, promote the development and implementation of new technologies for efficient pork production, expand sales markets, and protect the domestic market.

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