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Reduction of Pathogen Load in the Environment of Pigs (Mycoplasma Hyopneumoniae)

Objective

<p>Aims and objectives:</p>
<ul><li>To identify novel and alternative methods to reduce pathogen load in the environment of pigs and reduce the use of antibiotics</li>
<li>To determine the efficiency of i) UVA activated photo-catalytic paints ii) Silver ion solutions and iii) UV-based air purification system against Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyo) in the environment of pigs.</li></ul>

Institution
Royal Veterinary College
Start date
2012
End date
2015