Hand Washing Instructions

Before and After handling the Pigs

· Ensure your finger nails are short

· Turn on the tap and allow the flow of warm water

· Rub your hands vigorously together for at least 15 to 20 seconds under the water

· Apply soap

· Scrub all surfaces, including the backs of your hands, wrists, between your fingers and under your fingernails

· Rinse well

· Dry your hands with a disposable towel

· Use a towel to turn off the tap

Why is it vital to wash your hands?

To reduce the risk of spread of pathogens between farms

To protect yourself from zoonotic pathogens

In pigs this is primarily to reduce infection from Streptococcus suis and Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae