In intensive piggeries, sound hygiene can minimise disease problems and maximise production. A good standard of hygiene depends largely on the design of the piggery, management, routine cleaning and disinfection, and good housekeeping. Unhygienic conditions reduce the pig’s resistance to infection allowing disease problems to flourish.

Sensible piggery design, along with all-in all-out styles . . . → Read More: Designing, managing and operating piggeries for improved hygiene.