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  Pork

  MSU Extension serves the pork industry by providing decision-makers with trusted information about all aspects of pork production.

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  Pork Quarterly - June 2018

  Published on June 1, 2018
  In this issue: Quality Assurance - Awarness by making sure all on the farm aware of what's in the feed and water, Transport of pigs in spring and summer months and Take care of humans in the "hog days of summer".

• Individual Caretaker Training Record

  Published on November 22, 2019
  This sheet is used to record the individual caretaker training at the swine facility.

• Emergency Action Plan SOP

  Published on November 22, 2019
  This sheet is used to write down emergency information for the swine facility.

• 2020 Prohibited Product Affidavit

  Published on June 7, 2020
  This affidavit lists any products that can't be given to the exhibited animal or any other regulations that should be followed as it is intended for public consumption.

• 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.

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  Information on the impact of ractopamine elimination for county fairs and exhibitions

  Published on March 13, 2020
  MSU Extension provides information on the impacts of ractopamine on county fairs and exhibitions

• 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.

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  Pork Industry Disruption Resources- COVID-19

  Published on May 13, 2020
  Pork producers and their nutritionist should consider dietary changes (increased fiber, ground corn only, mineral salts or slight feed restrictions) to slow growth and keep hogs in the barn longer.

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  Emergency Animal Mortality Management Initial Contacts

  Published on May 13, 2020
  To provide for disposal of agricultural livestock animals as a result of a catastrophic event resulting in the need to manage mass animal carcasses.

• Moving Nonambulatory Animals SOP

  Published on November 22, 2019
  A pig that cannot get up or can stand with support and is unable to bear weight on two of its legs is considered nonambulatory.

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  Frequently asked questions on ractopamine eliminations

  Published on March 13, 2020
  MSU Extension provides an opportunity to review frequently asked questions regarding ractopamine.

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  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.

• Piglet Processing SOP

  Published on November 22, 2019
  Piglet processing includes various procedures used to administer treatment, prepare piglets for growth, and identify animals.

• Daily Temperature Record Sheet

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

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  Creating a biosecurity plan map of your swine facilities using Google Earth

  Published on March 8, 2020
  This document will help you create a biosecurity map of your swine facilities using Google Earth Pro. The map will be part of your enhanced biosecurity plan against foreign animal disease. It should show the specific biosecurity lines that you follow.

• Rodent Bait Location Record Sheet

  This sheet is used to record the rodent baits located around the swine facility.

• 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.

• 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.

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  Enhancing Business Continuity for Pork Operations through Secure Pork Supply Planning

  Published on July 22, 2020
  Secure Pork Supply planning is the effort of the pork industry to protect as much of itself as possible from loss if a highly contagious animal disease with severe consequences were to occur.

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  Disposal: What You Need to Know Seven-days Before You Depopulate

  Published on May 14, 2020
  The Michigan Bodies of Deal Animals Act regulates the management of dead animals in Michigan. This law applies to all methods of disposal, even in emergency situations such as market disruption brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.