Small-scale pig keeping: prohibiting zoonotic pathogens

Research scientist and pig farmer Dr Michaela Giles continues her series of insights for smaller herds with tips for protecting yourself and farm visitors from zoonotic pathogens.
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Neurocysticercosis is caused by ingestion of the larval cysts of tapeworms in infected undercooked pork
Neurocysticercosis is caused by ingestion of the larval cysts of tapeworms in infected undercooked pork
If the disease status of your pigs is unknown, it makes sense to keep hand to mouth contact to a minimum when handling your pigs, especially incoming pigs. Incorporating hand washing with soap into your routine, before and after visiting your pigs is a first step
If the disease status of your pigs is unknown, it makes sense to keep hand to mouth contact to a minimum when handling your pigs, especially incoming pigs. Incorporating hand washing with soap into your routine, before and after visiting your pigs is a first step

Dr Michaela Giles

Michaela has worked in the livestock health industry as a research scientist since 1985. She is a director of the British Pig Association and is an active member of the British government’s Pig Expert Group. Michaela is also the author of The Commuter Pig Keeper.

More in this series: Small-scale pig keeping

March 2020 - September 2019


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