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Show Principal Essentials in McLean Sanitation Plan The main essentials in the McLean system of swine sanitation are, to get the sow and pigs on land that is free from worm infestation, t is the old story of prevention being worth more than cure. There will be modifications of the four i,oints. which are given below, to meet your needs, but as long as you carry out the aims of the work you ! should get results. The four things 1 necessary for success are: First, wash the sow thoroughly before be-fore she is put into the farrowing house, which has been scrubbed with boiling lye water. Second, confine sow and pigs to the farrowing house, if it is on polluted soil, until they are ready to move to a clean pasture. Third, haul, do not drive, the sow and pigs from the farrowing house or clean quarters aross polluted ground to the clean alfalfa or clover field where there have been no hogs for at least a year. Fourth, do not allow the pigs access to old pastures, lots, roadways or any plac? where they can become infested with worm eggs until they are at least four months of age. |