Pig Quarantine Protocol
Use this Pig Quarantine Protocol as a quick reference for isolating and monitoring new or returning pigs. Follow the steps in order, adapt them to your barns, and check source guidance for details.
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The steps on this page
- Set up a separate pen or building
- Plan chore order so quarantine pigs come last
- Use dedicated boots and tools
- Check pigs and record signs each day
- Ask your veterinarian about testing
- Treat sick pigs per veterinary advice
- Keep a written log of observations
- Confirm release steps with your veterinarian
- Clean and disinfect the pen afterward
How to use this guide
Read the steps once through before you start, then keep the page nearby while you work. Use the notes lines to add what your own setup needs.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA APHIS and eXtension.
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