Fair season is upon us and practicing good biosecurity is a critical step to keep your pigs healthy before, during and after a pig show. Minimizing the risk of spreading diseases, both for existing U.S. diseases and potential foreign animal diseases, should be a top priority for everyone.
Here are some biosecurity tips:
✅ Contact your veterinarian if your pig is showing signs of illness before the show
✅ Clean and disinfect your show equipment and trailer before and after the show
✅ Wash your hands frequently with warm soapy water after contact with pigs or equipment
✅ No eating or drinking in animal areas, and do not sleep in animal areas
✅ Do not share equipment with other exhibitors
✅ Monitor your pigs for any signs of illness during the show
✅ Do not wear the same clothing or footwear back to your farm that you wore to the fair
✅ Isolate your fair animals from the rest of the herd for at least 2 weeks
Learn more about practicing biosecurity at pig shows.
