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Swine Welfare

MSU Extension provides resources, information and training related to the welfare of pigs. Training programs include low stress handling, proper conditions during transport, management of compromised pigs, and other topics related to swine welfare.

Emergency Response to Accident Involving Livestock virtual training

This virtual training provides participants with the information needed to effectively and efficiently respond to an accident where animals are involved.
Madonna Benjamin, DVM, MS

Large Animal Clinical Sciences
gemus@msu.edu
517-614-8875
David Thompson

Swine Management Educator
thom1637@msu.edu
517-279-6414
Be aware: Summer months can lead to heat stress

Published on July 17, 2018
Heat stress in pigs can lead to production losses and even death, but can be managed through sound husbandry.
Trailer design makes a difference when loading and unloading hogs

Published on April 5, 2011
Transportation of livestock in general has created a significant amount of interest in regard to animal welfare, primarily transport losses.
Certified Animal Welfare Audits for Farms: Part 1 – The Leap

Published on April 23, 2014
Preparing your farm for a Certified Animal Welfare Audit can be a daunting task. This series of articles will provide guidance about how to prepare and some of the things to expect on the journey.
In times of supply chain disruption, how do I appropriately dispose of my livestock mortalities?

Published on May 3, 2020
Learn about mortality disposal options according to the Michigan Bodies of Dead Animals Act.
Stress and Transportation

Published on September 12, 2017
Raising healthy and productive animals is critical to the commercial success and sustainability of all livestock production systems.
Michigan’s Pork Industry future: No more gestation stalls as of April 1, 2020

Published on December 19, 2019
Sow housing mandate changes are here.
Certified Animal Welfare Audits for Farms: Part 4 – Preparing your farm

Published on July 28, 2014
Part 4 in preparing for a certified animal welfare audit on your farm looks at review of the audit and preparation of your farm for audit day
Certified Animal Welfare Audits for Farms: Part 6 - Follow-up for certification

Published on July 28, 2014
The final installment in the six part series of Certified Farm Animal Welfare Audits looks at the follow-up corrective actions that need to take place after the audit in order for your farm to achieve certification.
Disinfectant strategies for swine facilities

Published on December 14, 2018
Cold, wet weather brings added pressure on swine health due to viral infections.
Supply chain disruptions

Published on May 3, 2020
When workers essential to the food supply become ill, how does this affect the food supply chain within the meat industry?
Precision Livestock Farming Technology for Remote Monitoring of Pig Welfare and Health: Part 1

Published on September 11, 2019
Influential technology is becoming more accessible and being utilized in new ways for pig health and welfare.
Controlling and Eliminating Mange Mite Infections in Pigs

Published on June 4, 2021
With summer exhibition season underway, mange mite infections are on the rise in show pigs. This article will help exhibitors and parents learn how to best prevent and treat infections in their animals.
Certified Animal Welfare Audits for Farms: Part 2 – Self-Made Claims

Published on April 23, 2014
Part 2 in this series of articles looks at why industry needs to consider Certified Farm Animal Welfare Audits.
Certified Animal Welfare Audits for Farms: Part 5 - Audit day

Published on July 28, 2014
Certified Farm Animal Welfare Audit day has arrived on your farm. Part five in this six part series is meant to give you an idea of what to expect and how to prepare yourself and your employees.
Lessons from a survey to assess FAD preparedness among pig owners in one Michigan county

Published on July 18, 2021
Increase awareness and preparedness of pork producers for a foreign animal disease outbreak.
Certified Animal Welfare Audits for Farms: Part 3 – Certified Programs

Published on April 23, 2014
Part 3 in preparing for a Certified Animal Welfare audit for your farm looks at where you can go as a producer or a consumer to get more information about available audits.
MSU to study precision livestock farming adoption trends in U.S. swine industry

Published on March 15, 2021
Animal science researcher Janice Siegford will examine how agricultural technologies can help farmers, consumers and animals.