It is essential that all stock have access to sufficient quantities of good quality water. Water restriction results in thirsty pigs, increased aggression around the water source, and reduced feed intake. It may also result in death. I do not routinely check my stock I check all stock daily for signs of disease, injury, etc. Timely observation and treatment of animals is a key fundamental in animal care.
Time is also a critical component to the effectiveness of the treatment.
No I have a training program established. Barn managers must recognize this and setup training programs that will give staff the ability and confidence to treat and diagnose animals at a level suited to their responsibility in the barn. Do you have a sick pen or pens where you can isolate injured to sick animals. There is no separate arena. There is a separate area but is equipped no differently.