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Swine Farm Management
General swine topics that cover many aspects of farm management for the farmer involved in or considering raising pigs.
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Erica Rogers
Environmental Management Educator
roger392@msu.edu
(814) 441-1356
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Madonna Benjamin, DVM, MS
Large Animal Clinical Sciences
gemus@msu.edu
517-614-8875
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Dale Rozeboom, PhD
Professor, Associate Chair for Farm Operations and Stakeholder Relations
rozeboom@msu.edu
517-355-8398
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David Thompson
Swine Management Educator
thom1637@msu.edu
517-279-6414
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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. -
Rodent Control SOP
Published on November 22, 2019
To maintain a high level of good health in your herd, you must use various biosecurity practices to prevent the introduction or spread of disease. One area of biosecurity you should address is the rodent control methods your farm uses. -
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. -
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. -
Emergency Action Plan SOP
Published on November 22, 2019
This sheet is used to record the daily temperatures throughout the swine facility. -
Mortality Record Sheet
Published on November 22, 2019
This sheet is used to record the mortality within the swine facility. -
Rodent Station Label
Published on November 22, 2019
This sheet is used to record the various rodent labels and bait stations used throughout the swine facility. -
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 SOP
This document explains the approved humane euthanasia methods for swine production facilities.
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Treatment Management SOP
Published on November 22, 2019
A veterinary-client-patient relationship must be established demonstrating the producer and veterinarian work together to ensure the health and well-being of the pigs on the operation. -
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. -
Daily Temperature Record Sheet
Published on November 22, 2019
This sheet is used to record the daily temperatures throughout the swine facility. -
Farm Visitor Log-In Sheet
Published on November 22, 2019
This sheet is to use to log in visitors into the swine facility. -
Individual Caretaker Training Record
Published on November 22, 2019
This sheet is used to record the individual caretaker training at the swine facility. -
Visitor and Service Persons Biosecurity Policy SOP
Published on November 22, 2019
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. -
Piglet Processing SOP
Published on November 22, 2019
Piglet processing includes various procedures used to administer treatment, prepare piglets for growth, and identify animals.