Abattoir lorry washes are the focus of a new initiative to decrease the risk of disease transmission within the pig industry.

The pig task force is proposing to survey abattoir lorry washing facilities by issuing a simple assessment sheet to wash users. This information will be collated and fed back to both the abattoirs and the task force to identify weaknesses in the industry to be addressed.

Plus there will be £50 up for grabs as additional incentive: all lorry wash users who submit contact details with their assessment sheet will be entered into a draw for the cash.