How do we ensure that we take the appropriate measures to protect our swine from catching H1N1?
We encourage commercial pork producers to intensify the bio-security practices they have long had in place. They should follow these practices:
- Do not loan equipment or vehicles to or borrow them from other farms.
- Swine from outside sources, such as transitional herds should not be brought back to the farm. Transitional herd is the term we use to define those herds that have some likelihood of contact with feral swine.
- They should permit only essential workers and vehicles to enter the farm.
- Swine workers should disinfect their shoes, clothes and hands.
- Thoroughly clean and disinfect equipment and vehicles entering and leaving the farm.
- Avoid visiting other livestock farms without proper cleaning and disinfection.
- Also, report sick animals immediately.
The industry understands the importance of preventing spread of the virus as quickly as possible to protect the industry.
Last Reviewed: 08/16/2009
