LOADING AND UNLOADING OF PIGS

1	All pigs must leave the farm by the loading ramp
2	Separate boots as supplied must be worn by the person entering the ramp area and not to be used on the farm
3	Change boots by the foot dip and this must be used at all times
4	No foot contact must be made on the top part of the ramp or the truck tailboard
5	The truck must be inspected on arrival paying particular attention to the tail-board for cleanliness and any evidence of dung contamination. If contaminated the lorry must be sent away for cleaning
6	After the lorry has departed the area must be sprayed with suitable disinfectant using a watering can and left for at least 1 hour before cleaning. Remember to use ramp boots
7	Pigs must be moved out of the pens gently without any physical force and held in the loading area (Boards only to be used no sticks or goads)
8	Any pigs showing signs of illness or lameness must not go forward onto the loading ramp
9	Once a pig has entered the top of the ramp it must go onto the truck or back to isolation if there is a problem