Keep salmonella out of pig farms

Type: Effect

Links from: Item Link details Locate pigs units away from sources of salmonella infection, such as other pig farms, landfill sites, abbatoirs and sewage treatment plants Protective clothing is regularly disinfected and cleaned on pig farms Discourage pests/animals that can carry disease (such as rodents, wild birds, cats, dogs, foxes and insects) around pig units Pig farm workers receive adequate hygiene training and instructions Control rodents Bedding materials for pigs are not contaminated with salmonella Lorries/trucks/loaders and other equipment used to transport and handle pig feed are kept clean Vehicles used to transport pigs are cleaned and disinfected after or before animals are transported Visitors to pig farms pass through adequate disinfection facilities Incoming pigs are quarantined Pig housing, passageways and yards are regularly cleaned Pig farm workers are provided with and use protective clothing Pig feed is stored in conditions that prevent deterioration and contamination

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Links to: Link details Item Prevent pigs from becoming infected with salmonella

Defra Project IF0131
Assessment of reduction in environmental burdens through targeted measures compared with whole farm approaches in cropping and livestock systems
© AERU, University of Hertfordshire
Friday 30 October 2009