Resources

Biosecurity Policy

Published on November 22, 2019
Disease prevention is an important component of any swine system. The primary risk from people entering the facility is tracking in contaminated materials on their possessions, clothing, and body from direct and indirect contact with pigs.
Euthanasia Action Plan SOP

Published on November 22, 2019
This sheet is used write down an action plan for proper and human euthanasia for the swine facility.
Caretaker Training

Published on November 22, 2019
Caretaker training is essential for every person on the farm for basic understanding of protocols and safety concerns. Training should be done annually and after every new hire.
Daily Temperature Record Sheet

Published on November 22, 2019
This sheet is used to record the daily temperatures throughout the swine facility.
Daily Observation SOP

Published on November 22, 2019
Caretakers are required to observe all pigs on a daily basis. Daily observations ensure prompt care of animals with critical health needs and detect any equipment or barn issues that need to be addressed.
Emergency Action Plan SOP

Published on November 22, 2019
This sheet is used to record the daily temperatures throughout the swine facility.
Back Up Emergency Equipment Maintenance Record

Published on November 22, 2019
This sheet is used to record the maintenance of the back up equipment that is used on the swine facility.
Animal Care and Abuse Policy

Published on November 8, 2019
The Animal Care and Abuse Policy reflects the zero tolerance policy for any willful acts of abuse. Acts of these kind are unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
Pork Quarterly- September 2019

Published on September 1, 2019
In this Issue of Pork Quarterly: Disinfectant Strategies for Swine Facilities, Feeding Pigs in Extensive Production: Part 2, Precision Livestock Farming Technology, and BlockChain and the Pork Chain.
Already at Freeboard? How to Deal with a Manure Storage Emergency

Published on May 1, 2019
Does the wet spring have your manure storage looking dangerously full? Are your fields too saturated to spread on? There are some actions you can take to relieve the situation and the impending environmental emergency.