Researchers at North Carolina State University sought to better understand the role of vehicles in spreading diseases between swine farms. The study indicates that, except for crew transport vehicles, all vehicle types analyzed have the potential to spread disease across numerous farms. They noted vehicles transporting pigs to farms or markets showed a substantial decrease in infection risk, a result of improved awareness and cleaning efficacy.
Source: National Hog Farmer, March/April 2024. Link.
. . . even with cleaning and disinfection efficacy at 100 percent, vehicles remain a significant pathway for disease spread among swine farms.”