Table 2 Strengthened biosecurity measures following the detection of Salmonella in a Swedish gilt-producing herd

Separate boots for each room

Using gloves when handling pigs and change of gloves between rooms (at minimum)

No cross-fostering

Dry disinfectant used in corridors before and after moving pigs

Minimal mixing of piglets at weaning

No moving of pigs to sick pens

Cleaning of equipment such as castration equipment, wash robot, high pressure water-hoses after use

Cleaning of tractor after replacing deep straw bedding

Rigorous washing protocol after emptying a room.