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Internal bio-security an important
aspect of disease control. |
Lime washing can prove an
inexpensive part of the cleaning program. |
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If the lime is not allowed to dry
however, it can scald pigs. |
Leaving feces in corners negates
all the cleaning, |
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As part of the routine check ensure
that the farm is clean. |
Check that farrowing crates are big
enough to accommodate the sows. |
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Holes which can damage legs can
occur because of unfilled breeze blocks at floor level. |
Steps which are too severe can
result in leg injury.
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Poorly made breeze blocks cause
severe damage to legs and feet. |
Check the floor gap is not too
large that the pigs can damage their feet. |
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The lying area needs to be looked
after, poor bedding leads to encroachment. |
Check that the stocking rate is
correct for the weight of pigs. |
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Sharp edges on the bottom of metal
work, typically doors. |
Metal doors which are rotting and
corroding at the bottom. |
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Sharp points sticking out from a
wall. |
Pieces of the metal floor not been
repaired resulting in extreme risk of pig injury. |
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New floors poorly made and rough
can be a major source of lameness in pigs. |
Flooring starting to erode. |
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Corrosion of the end of a slat. |
Corrosion continues until pigs can
damage their legs and feet. |
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The slat resulted in a piglet
losing its toe. |
Large hole in the floor and lame
gilts. |
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Slats which have become displaced. |
Old slats showing considerable
wear. Note the unworn area covered by the feeder. |
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Floors not properly looked after
can collapse completely. |
Metal work rusting and corroding
can cause problems for the pig. |