Any animal with white spots on the kidneys should be processed with great care. Clean benches and floors with detergents or disinfectants. Eradicate rats and mice. Farm areas should have good drainage and effluent should be hygienically disposed of. Pigs and cattle should be raised separately where possible.
Pigs are more likely to get the disease if they are kept in paddocks or on dirt floors.
If possible, use mesh floors instead. Q fever Ventilation systems in abattoirs must be designed so the outlet and intake are far enough apart to prevent contaminated material ejected from the outlet being drawn in by the intake. In addition there should be local exhaust ventilation to remove airborne contamination. All those who work with animals should be protected from breathing contaminated dust or fluid droplets. Any material that may be infected should be disinfected or disposed of hygienically.