Pig Handling Guides
The understanding basic the basic behavior of pigs is essential when handling the animals. Using the correct techniques will reduce the risk of injury and stress to both the pig and handler. Improper treatment of pigs would result in substantial amounts of stress, which can have detrimental effects on their physiological functions such as by reducing weight gain, lowering immune response and interfering with reproductive processes.
By understanding why and how pigs react the way they do, the animals can easily be handled safely and with minimum stress.
By understanding why and how pigs react the way they do, the animals can easily be handled safely and with minimum stress.
Approaching and moving pigs
Approaching and moving pigs are important skills are are utilised often and pigs must be transferred between different areas of the farm. |
Catching and moving piglets
As piglets are small and fragile, it is crucial to know how to pick up and handle them. Improper techniques may result in injuries such as dislocation or broken bones. |
Restraint of older pigs (+10kg)
Older pigs usually include the growing pigs, sows and boars. Proper restraining techniques are needed for safe handling. |
General health assessment, body condition scoring
Body condition scoring is a method that gives an indication of the pigs health status. It also helps us determine the amount of feed they require. |