MSU Extension Pork

Daily Observation SOP

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November 22, 2019 - Author: Casey Zangaro, Elizabeth Ferry, Madonna Benjamin

General Protocol

• 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.

• Daily observations determine the effectiveness of health and feeding programs and note any animal health issues.

• Caretakers are required to document daily observations including date, caretaker identity, and location.

• All daily observation records must be kept for a minimum of 12 months.

Procedures 

Animal Observations

Environmental Observations

Daily Barn Observations

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Tags: animal agriculture, msu extension, pork, pork sop, small swine farms, swine farm management

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Authors

Casey Zangaro
zangaroc@msu.edu

Elizabeth Ferry
franzeli@msu.edu

Madonna Benjamin
gemus@msu.edu

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