Good afternoon. I have been spreaking to some employees who are required to vacinate hundreds of pigs in one day. They apparently use the same needle for more than one pig and are required to re sheath their needles. They are experiencing alot of needle stick injuries as you can imagine and I was wandering if a) pigs are likely to have any blood borne diseases and b) if anyone else has looked after any employees in similar circumstances. If so I would be grateful for any advice. I have just heard that this is practice is required and so have not whitnessed the people in action yet. Apparenly the needles are screwed off the device when it needs to be changed. Thanks Tracy
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