With warm regards, Vyacheslav Butkovsky, President of the International Industrial Academy, addressed the participants. He noted that Russia has entered the top five world's largest producers of pork, which indicates the high competitiveness of the industry.
Yuriy Kovalev, Head of the National Union of Pig Breeders, highlighted that the main Russian manufacturers of veterinary drugs, including GC VIK, satisfy over 90% of the market demand, showing the sector's independence from imports. He also emphasized that while in 2005 Russia produced only 400 thousand tons of pork, currently this figure is approximately 5 million tons.
Angelika Zabolotnaya, a chief specialist consultant in pig farming at the VIK Group of Companies, gave a presentation on "Integrated control of the epizootic situation on pig farms under conditions of heat stress."
In her speech, she noted that heat stress leads to the release of cortisol and adrenaline, as well as contributes to oxidative stress caused by an excess of reactive oxygen species and free radicals. This, in turn, triggers multiple inflammatory foci in the body, disrupts blood flow in the digestive organs, and contributes to the development of "leaky gut syndrome."
The specialist proposed a solution to this problem — the feed supplement Krea Advance, which:
- reduces animals' sensitivity to heat stress;
- promotes increased feed intake;
- enhances the digestibility of nutrients.
"The proven effectiveness helps mitigate the negative impact of heat without unwanted side effects of NSAIDs," concluded Angelika Zabolotnaya.
Pavel Filippov, Chief Veterinary Doctor Consultant at GC VIK, presented a comprehensive approach to ensuring biological safety on pig farms. In his presentation, he focused on the importance of conducting professional inspections, creating a multi-level training system for personnel, and scientifically substantiated selection of disinfectants. The expert particularly emphasized the importance of using a scientific approach in choosing disinfection agents, aligning with the principles of antimicrobial therapy. The presented method not only improves the effectiveness of preventive measures but also optimizes economic costs.
