• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제62권5호
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• pp.682-691
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• 2020

Careful cleaning and disinfection of pigpens is essential to prevent disease spread and avoid the resultant economic losses. Hygiene in pigpens is generally evaluated by visual monitoring supplemented with bacteriological monitoring, which includes counting the total aerobic bacteria (TAB) and/or fecal indicator bacteria (FIB). However, these methods present drawbacks such as time and labor requirements. As adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is ubiquitous in all living organisms including microorganisms, this study aimed to directly compare the results of microbial assessment and ATP quantification, and to suggest possible detailed application methods of the ATP test for hygiene evaluation in pigpens of a farrowing unit. Before and after standard cleaning procedures, samples were collected from the floor corner, floor center, and feeding trough of four pigpens at different time points. No FIB were detected and both the TAB and ATP levels were significantly decreased in the floor center area after cleaning. FIB were continuously detected after cleaning and disinfection of the floor corners, and there was no significant ATP level reduction. The feeding trough did not show any significant difference in these values before and after cleaning, indicating insufficient cleaning of this area. The levels of TAB and ATP after cleaning were significantly correlated and the average ATP value was significantly lower in the absence of FIB than in their presence. In the absence of standard references, a more thorough hygiene management could be achieved evenly by supplementing cleaning or disinfection based on the lowest ATP results obtained at the cleanest test site, which in the present study was the floor center. Overall, these results indicate that the on-farm ATP test can be used to determine the cleanliness status, in addition to visual inspection, as an alternative to laboratory culture-based testing for the presence of microorganisms.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.149-156
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• 2016

In this experiment, we proposed and implemented a disease forecasting system using a received signal strength indication ZigBee-based wireless network with a 3-axis acceleration sensor to detect illness at an early stage by monitoring movement of experimentally infected weaned piglets. Twenty seven piglets were divided into control, Salmonella enteritidis (SE) infection, and Escherichia coli (EC) infection group, and their movements were monitored for five days using wireless sensor nodes on their backs. Data generated showed the 3-axis movement of piglets (X-axis: left and right direction, Y-axis: anteroposterior direction, and Z-axis: up and down direction) at five different time periods. Piglets in both infected groups had lower weight gain and feed intake, as well as higher feed conversion ratios than the control group (p<0.05). Infection with SE and EC resulted in reduced body temperature of the piglets at day 2, 4, and 5 (p<0.05). The early morning X-axis movement did not differ between groups; however, the Y-axis movement was higher in the EC group (day 1 and 2), and the Z-axis movement was higher in the EC (day 1) and SE group (day 4) during different experimental periods (p<0.05). The morning X and Y-axis movement did not differ between treatment groups. However, the Z-axis movement was higher in both infected groups at day 1 and lower at day 4 compared to the control (p<0.05). The midday X-axis movement was significantly lower in both infected groups (day 4 and 5) compared to the control (p<0.05), whereas the Y-axis movement did not differ. The Z-axis movement was highest in the SE group at day 1 and 2 and lower at day 4 and 5 (p<0.05). Evening X-axis movement was highest in the control group throughout the experimental period. During day 1 and 2, the Z-axis movement was higher in both of the infected groups; whereas it was lower in the SE group during day 3 and 4 (p<0.05). During day 1 and 2, the night X-axis movement was lower and the Z-axis movement was higher in the infected piglets (p<0.05). Overall, the movement of infected piglets was altered, and the acceleration sensor could be successfully employed for monitoring pig activity.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.173-179
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• 2020

The objective of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of detection of PRRSV and PRRSV-specific antibodies in oral fluids for monitoring of PRRSV infection in endemic farms. The level of PRRSV and anti-PRRSV antibodies in serum and oral fluids was evaluated in five age groups of pigs (6, 9, 12, 16 weeks of age and gilts). The samples (25 serums and 5 oral fluids/per a farm) were collected from 5 different farms endemically infected by PRRSV. Both serum and oral fluid samples were tested for PRRSV by quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and for anti-PRRSV antibodies by two commercial PRRSV ELISA kits. ELISA mean s/p ratios (2.98 vs 1.63) and positive rate (84.0% vs 68.8%) of the oral fluid samples showed significantly higher levels but had similar patterns to the seroprofile of the blood samples. The PRRSV positive rate of oral fluid and serum samples was 40.0% and 44.0% respectively. In conclusion, the use of oral fluids for PRRS monitoring in endemic farms is strongly recommended.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.445-450
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• 2012

We have developed an implantable wireless sensor for real time pressure monitoring of blood circulation system. MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical system) technology was adopted as a sensor development method. The sensor is composed of photolithographically patterned inductors and a distributed capacitor in gap between the inductors. A resulting LC resonant system produces its resonant frequency in range of 269 to 284 MHz at 740 mmHg. To read the resonant frequency changed by blood pressure variation, we developed a custom readout system based on a network analyzer functionality. The bench-top testing of the pressure sensors showed good mechanical and electrical functionality. A sensor was implanted into tibial artery of farm pig, and interrogated wirelessly with accurate readings of blood pressure. After 45 days, the sensor's electrical response and histopathology were studied with good frequency reading and biocompatibility.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.13-18
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• 2022

African swine fever (ASF) is fatal to domestic pigs and wild boars (Sus scrofa) and affects the domestic pig industry. ASF is transmitted directly through the secretions of infected domestic pigs or wild boars, an essential source of infection in disease transmission. ASFV is also very stable in the environment. Thus, the virus is detected in the surrounding environment where ASF-infected carcasses are found. In this study, ASF infection monitoring was conducted on the swab and whole blood samples from wild animals, various hematopoietic arthropod samples that could access infected wild boar carcasses or habitats to cause maintenance and spread of disease, and soil samples of wild boar habitats. ASF viral DNA detection was confirmed negative in 317 wildlife and environmental samples through a real-time polymerase chain reaction. However, ASF occurs in the wild boars and spreads throughout the Korean peninsula. Therefore, it is necessary to trace the route of ASF virus infection by a continuous vector. Additional monitoring of various samples with potential ASF infection is needed to help the epidemiologic investigation and disease prevention.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제19권8호
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• pp.1170-1176
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• 2009

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) has plagued pig populations worldwide causing severe economical impacts. In order to establish effective strategies for prevention of PRRS, infection patterns on the herd level are primarily evaluated. In the present study, therefore, serological and virological analyses were conducted in 20 pig farms suffering from PRRS. Seroprevalence levels in each farm were grouped into 3 patterns: SN (Stable sow groups/Not infected piglet groups, SI (Stable sow groups and Infected piglet groups), and UI (Unstable sow groups and Infected piglet groups). The rates of each serological pattern were 15% (n=3), 10% (n=2), and 75% (n=15), respectively. In addition, the pattern analysis was extended to virological monitoring on the same farms that further included suckling pig groups. As a result, the infection pattern was classified into 4 categories: SNI (Stable sow groups/Not infected suckler groups/Infected piglet groups), SII (Stable sow groups/Infected suckler groups/Infected piglet groups), UNI (Unstable sow groups/Not infected suckler groups/Infected piglet groups), and UII (Unstable sow groups/Infected suckler groups/Infected piglet groups). The rates of each viroprevalence were estimated at 50% (n=10), 30% (n=6), 10% (n=2), and 10% (n=2), respectively. PRRSV viroprevalence results of suckling pig groups revealed that 8 farms were considered virus positive. In 2 farms among these farms, PRRSV appeared to be transmitted vertically to suckling piglets from their sows. In contrast, piglet-to-piglet horizontal transmission of PRRSV seemed to occur in sucking herds of the remaining farms. Thus, this virological analysis on suckling piglets will provide useful information to understand PRRSV transmission routes during the suckling period and to improve a PRRS control programs. Our seroprevalence and viroprevalence data found that infection patterns between sow and piglet groups are not always coincident in the same farm. Remarkably, 15 farms belonging to the UI seroprevalence pattern showed four distinct viroprevalence patterns (SNI; 7, SII; 4, UNI; 2 and UII; 2). Among these farms, 11 farms with unstable seroprevalence sow groups were further identified as the stable viroprevalence pattern. These results indicated that despite the absence of typical seroconversion, PRRSV infection was detected in several farms, implying the limitation of serological analysis. Taken together, our data strongly suggests that both seroprevalence and viroprevalence should be determined in parallel so that a PRRS control strategies can be efficiently developed on a farm level.

• 한국축산시설환경학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2005

이 연구에서는 하절기에 양돈농가의 육성 비육돈사와 분만돈사에서 얼마만큼의 암모니아, 이산화탄소 등의 환경가스가 발생하는 가를 측정하고, 외기의 환경변화가 내부의 환경에 어떠한 영향을 주는가를 분석하여, 하절기 온도가 높게 올라갈 때 돈사의 생산성 향상을 위한 환경관리 기술을 개발하고, 양돈농장에서 발생하는 악취의 양을 추정함으로써 발생한 악취를 제거하기 위한 기술을 개발하기 위한 기초 자료를 얻기 위해 수행하였으며 그 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1. 돈사의 하절기 일중 온$\cdot$습도 변화를 측정한 결과 육성$\cdot$비육돈사의 경우 내부온도가 권장 사육온도인 $15{\~}25^{\circ}C$ 보다 높게 유지되는 것으로 나타났고, 분만돈사의 경우도 권장 사육온도인 $20{\~}25^{\circ}C$ 보다 높게 유지되는 것으로 나타났다. 2. 돈사의 내부 상대 습도는 한 낮의 일부시간을 제외하고는 권장환경 습도인 $60{\~}80{\%}$를 유지하는 것으로 나타나 별도의 시설이 필요치 않을 것으로 판단되었다 3. 육성$\cdot$비육돈사와 분만돈사 모두 암모니아 농도가 평균 9ppm 내외로 나타났으며, 평균 환기율은 육성$\cdot$비육돈사가 $110m^3/h{\cdot}pig$로 고온기 권장 환기율 $210m^3/h{\cdot}pig$ 보다 약 $50\%$ 낮게 나타났고, 분만돈사는 평균 $185m^3/h{\cdot}pig$로 권장 환기율 $876m^3/h{\cdot}pig$의 $21\%$ 수준으로 환기율이 낮은 것으로 나타났다. 4. 암모니아 발생률은 육성$\cdot$비육돈사가 평균 $4.37g/h{\cdot}500kg$, 분만돈사가 $4.82g/h{\cdot}500kg$ 으로 분만돈사의 암모니아 발생률이 육성$\cdot$비육돈사의 암모니아 발생률 보다 약 $10\%$ 높은 것으로 나타났다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제23권10호
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• pp.1267-1272
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• 2013

본 연구에서는 25개 양돈장의 사육돼지를 대상으로 혈청학적 및 미생물학적 모니터링을 실시하여 살모넬라의 유병율과 감염 양상을 분석함으로써 향후 한국 양돈장의 살모넬라 제어 프로그램 구축의 기초자료로 활용하고자 하였다. 25개 양돈장의 모돈과 사육단계별 돼지 혈청 총 848두에 대한 항체검사 결과, 전체 항체 보유율은 28.4%로 나타났으며, 사육단계별로는 모돈의 항체양성율이 83.1%로 가장 높았고, 20일령 이후 모체이행항체가 소실되고, 농장에서의 사육기간이 길어질수록 살모넬라에 노출되는 빈도가 높아지는 것으로 나타났다. 조사대상 25개 양돈장의 모돈군은 최소한 1두 이상의 항체 양성모돈을 보유하고 있어 향후 우리나라 살모넬라 방역에 있어 종돈장의 살모넬라 감염 통제 및 음성 후보돈 공급체계 확립이 가장 시급한 것으로 판단되었다. 25개 양돈장에서 채취한 사육단계별 돼지 분변에 대한 세균 분리 동정 결과, 혈청학적으로 감염유형인 16개 양돈장 중 3개 양돈장(12.0%)에서 살모넬라 균이 분리되었다. 이러한 결과는 양돈장 사육 돼지집단에 대한 살모넬라 감염상황을 정확하게 파악하기 위해서는 세균검사법만으로는 한계가 있으며, 돈군 내의 준임상감염축 또는 잠복감염축을 진단할 수 있는 혈청검사를 병행해야 함을 시사해준다. 또한 향후 우리나라의 양돈장 살모넬라 통제 프로그램을 구축하기 위하여 다양한 양돈장 모니터링 기법을 개발하고, 현장 효용성을 확인하기 위한 확대 시험이 필요하다.

• 한국정보처리학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정보처리학회 2017년도 춘계학술발표대회
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• pp.54-57
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• 2017

돈사 감시 응용은 내재된 데이터 병렬성을 활용하고 성능가속기를 사용하여 병렬처리가 가능하다. 본 논문에서는 multicore-CPU와 manycore-GPU로 구성된 이기종 컴퓨팅 환경에서 돈사 감시 응용 수행 시 태스크 분배 방법을 제안한다. 즉, 각 태스크별로 OpenCL로 작성된 병렬 프로그램을 deviceCPU와 deviceGPU 각각에서 수행시켜 측정된 수행시간을 기준으로 가장 적합한 처리기를 결정한다. 제안 방법은 간단하지만 매우 효과적이고, CPU와 GPU로 구성된 이기종 컴퓨팅 플랫폼에서 다른 응용을 병렬화하는데에도 적용될 수 있다. 실험 결과, 상이한 이기종 컴퓨팅 플랫폼에서 최적의 태스크 분배로 수행 한 경우가 전체 태스크들을 deviceGPU에서 수행한 방법에 비교하여 각각 2배, 11배 성능 개선이 되었음을 확인하였다.

• 한국산학기술학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국산학기술학회 2009년도 춘계학술발표논문집
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• pp.813-816
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• 2009

최근 정보통신 기술을 다양한 분야에 접목하여 융합 서비스를 제공하는 연구 및 개발이 진행되고 있다. 특히 농수산 분야에 RFID 기술을 이용하여 생산 이력 관리하거나 센서 네트워크를 적용하여 생산 환경의 데이터를 수집하고 있다. 본 논문에서는 습도, 온도, 이산화탄소, 조도 센서 등의 양돈 환경을 실시간 감시 응용을 개발하기 위해 지도 기반의 기본 시스템 구조, 데이터베이스 구조, 지도 및 센싱 데이터 도시 알고리즘 등을 제시한다. 이를 통해 각 양돈사에 설치된 센서 데이터를 지도 상에서 직접 현재의 양돈 환경이 상태를 확인하고, 각 시간대별, 센서별로 구분하여 실시간 센싱 데이터를 감시 할수 있다. 이 연구 결과는 돼지들이 성장할 수 있는 최적의 환경을 구축하고, 돼지의 생육에 투입되는 사료 등을 최소화하고 최적의 생육환경을 조성하여 생산성을 높이는 데 도움이 될 것으로 사료된다.