Stray Voltage
What To Look For:
Observe pigs around the paddocks. Are they cautious to approach fittings they should be familiar with, eg feeders and drinkers? Are pigs startled by contact with shelter sides or other fittings?
Stray voltage around the paddock can result in the pigs receiving shocks or unpleasant sensations from various pen fittings, eg drinkers, feeders, shelter sides.
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Observe pigs around the paddocks. Are they cautious to approach fittings they should be familiar with, eg feeders and drinkers? Are pigs startled by contact with shelter sides or other fittings?
Stray voltage around the paddock can result in the pigs receiving shocks or unpleasant sensations from various pen fittings, eg drinkers, feeders, shelter sides.
Suggestions:
Confirm presence of stray voltage and identify likely causes using a voltmeter (stray voltage of over 2.0V is considered to be severe). Check with an electrician; stray voltage below 1.0V is considered to be acceptable (in cattle). Ensure all sources of voltage are appropriately earthed.
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