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on what genetic companies are demanding. Normally, each EQC site receives an average of six pig lots per year. Thus, we can say that we deal with an average of 850 pigs every two months.”


Off they go – a journey of over 300km to EQC.


Who is responsible for the operation? “The EQC belongs to the ministry, which is officially responsi- ble for the quarantine. However, there is a public-private partnership with ABCS and the Brazilian Association of Swine Genetics Companies (ABEGS). “ABCS is legally responsible for the genealogical record of pigs and processes the zootechnical inspection on all animals to verify that they are following the required standards (repro- duction, characterisation of the breed). In addition, ABCS as- sists on documentation and prior preparation of the animals’ import schedule. “ABEGS, on the other hand, coordinates the swine genetics companies to harmonize procedures and carry out daily ac- tivities regarding biosecurity and animal health inside the EQC. This technical cooperation is essential for maintaining the EQC and the health status of the Brazilian herd.”


What is your opinion about the health status of Brazil’s pig herd? “The health status of the Brazilian pig industry is very good, and the disease control and prevention measures guarantee high productivity as well. We have proven biosecurity in Bra- zil’s pig farming, and we can develop further. Several regions, for example, are expanding biosecurity investments after Senecavirus A had entered in Brazil. “The EQC safeguards the protection of the national herd against exotic diseases such as PRRS and PED that caused serious mortality problems in the US, as well as ASF in Asia and Europe. “The EQC is a fundamental structure, as Brazil – as the fourth largest producer and exporter – needs to import its breeding pigs frequently to continue genetic improvement and maintain the competitiveness of the Brazilian herd.”


Newly arrived boars in their temporary accommodation.


“Then, the animals can go to the destination farms, accompa- nied by the Animal Transit Guide. The animals are destined for breeding in different regions and must have follow-up on-site inspections from MAPA. “After a batch leaves, the unit will undergo cleaning, disinfec- tion and sanitary vacuum procedures in order to maintain bio security standards for the next batch.”


What is the volume of animals? And what are their origins? “The main origins are the US, Canada, Denmark, France, Netherlands, among others. Regarding volume, it depends


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What is the importance of the unit in keeping Brazil free of ASF? “We know that all domestic pigs and boar are susceptible to ASF and can carry the virus without showing clinical signs during the incubation period. The EQC mitigates risk factors during imports, because animals are one of the main routes for the disease. The disease transmission also includes un- cooked food from three to six months, contaminated feed, vehicles, clothes, bags, and bites from contaminated insects. “The bottom line is that other measures apart from the EQC are also important, such as ensuring the quality of imported feed, surveillance in ports and airports, correct disposal of food waste from ships and aircraft and prohibiting entry of animal food in baggage.”


PHOTO: NEVTON BRUN AND CAMILA BORBA


PHOTO: NEVTON BRUN AND CAMILA BORBA


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