The objective of this pilot study was to determine if a fluorescent powder (Glo Germ) could be used to study the transfer of contamination from livestock trailers to the center alleyway and pens in the barn during marketing events.

Straw in a rack was found to be the best material to meet the behavioural needs of pigs.

The objective was to determine if the addition of a bench entry system in a commercial swine facility with a shower lowers the risk of personnel introducing environmental contamination.

Most of the tested organic materials are probably not likely to pose a hygienic risk to pigs and are suitable as enrichment material.