Portec Australia
Gilt
Edge Resources Pty Ltd A.C.N 100 954 112 P.O. Box 331, Belmont W.A. 6984 15 Camden Street, Belmont, W.A. 6104 Phone (08) 9479 3100 Fax: (08) 9479 3130 www.portec.com.au |
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Murdoch
Vet329 Rotation Summary 2008
Example of some of the clinical examination issues that need to be observed during a routine examination to a farm. The following examples are set-up situations at Murdoch Pig Barn.
Biosecurity
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A plan of the pig unit
at Murdoch University biosecurity issues |
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No car park |
No disinfectant in the footbath |
Feaces from other animals |
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Feed under feed bin – rodent bird risk |
Rodent control on outside of the building – lack of complete walkway
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No bird proofing |
Dirty utensils |
Feed barrows not covered |
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Rodent bait box |
With bait (previous empty) |
Health and safety issue bait loose |
Pig Flow
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Empty pens Incorrect stocking rates |
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Medicine
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Medicine store |
Which antibiotics |
Which needle |
Stock
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Small pig |
Hernia (example) |
Dysentery |
Water
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Drinker height |
Drinker function |
Not working |
Food
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Feed bags on floor |
Feed barrows too fun |
Rhyzopertha in feed bin |
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Feed quantity |
Feeder type |
Feeder sharp |
Floor
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Stocking density |
Presence of toys |
Width of gating |
Air
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Air temperature/quality |
Air movement – smoke |
Light levels |
Stockpeople
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Health safety |
Pig boards |
Electrical supply safety |
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Fire precautions |
Pig identification |
Loading area -slope |
Please
look at the website for more information.
http://www.portec.com.au/thepig/health-pen/healthmgt/environmentalmedicine/environmentalintro.htm
Dr John
Carr
BVSc PhD
DPM DiplECPHM MRCVS