Safe Pig Care & Handling Resources
Today’s pig farms combine the best traditional farming practices with the benefits of modern technology and sustainability practices. Safe food begins with healthy, safe animals and the best possible care.
These training resources for producers and their employees, developed in line with the We Care® principles and goals, focus on how pigs perceive and react to the world and how to become more effective handlers.
Swine Care Handbook
This guide to swine care reflects the latest research about animal husbandry, and it represents a commitment to continuous improvement in animal ethics. It covers a variety of factors that affect animal well-being such as:
- Animal Observation and Care
- Production Practices and Animal Husbandry
- Feeding and Water Practices
- Environmental Management
- Euthanasia Methods
- Transportation
Following this guide will enable caretakers to provide humane care to their pigs in line with the We Care® principles and goals for every type of production system.
Safe Pig Handling Training Modules
The animal handling decisions made by any caretaker or handler in the pork production chain can have impacts down the line. Sharing these training materials with employees will help create a safe environment for both pigs and people.
These modules include a mix of videos and handout instructions in both English and Spanish.
Lessons
Expand All- Pig Behavior and You
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Video Training Module
Presentations – With Notes
Handouts
Activity Checklist
Evaluation Checklist
- Humane Animal Handling
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This lesson includes four modules that provide in-depth training on proper animal handling that can be used to onboard new animal handlers or as part of an annual refresher for experienced handlers.
- Training & Handling Boars
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Video Training Module
Presentations – With Notes
Handouts
Activity Checklist
Evaluation Checklist
- Moving Pregnant Sows & Gilts
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Video Training Module
Presentations – With Notes
Handouts
Activity Checklist
Evaluation Checklist
- Weaning Sows
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Video Training Module
Presentations – With Notes
Handouts
Activity Checklist
Evaluation Checklist
- Weaning Pigs
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Video Training Module
Presentations – With Notes
Handouts
Activity Checklist
Evaluation Checklist
- Loading Market Hogs
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Video Training Module
Presentations – With Notes
Handouts
Activity Checklist
Evaluation Checklist
- Group Sow Housing
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Video Training Module
Presentations
Handouts
Checklist
Videos
- Heat Checking & Breeding
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Video Training Module
Presentations
Handouts
Checklist
Videos
- Semen Collection & Boar Stud Safety
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Video Training Module
Presentations
Handouts
Checklist
Videos
