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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.
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David Thompson
Swine Management Educator
thom1637@msu.edu
517-279-6414
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Madonna Benjamin, DVM, MS
Large Animal Clinical Sciences
gemus@msu.edu
517-614-8875
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Coping with euthanasia related stress: Part two
Published on June 24, 2015
How to deal with the stress caused by euthanasia of your swine. -
Basic types of ventilation in swine barns
Published on December 11, 2018
What type of ventilation would be better for my production? -
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 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. -
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 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. -
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. -
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. -
Planning tool for welfare culling during farm disrupted operations
Published on May 4, 2020
When cull animal markets are disrupted, on-farm euthanasia of these animals based on welfare may have to be considered. -
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? -
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. -
Winter transportation of market hogs
Published on February 27, 2011
When the temperature drops, prepare for cool/cold weather transportation of market hogs. -
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. -
As temperatures soar remember to transport livestock with care
Published on July 25, 2011
Failure to consider hot weather transporting needs of livestock can lead to heat related health issues. Consider these tips to keep livestock comfortable. -
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. -
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. -
Disinfectant strategies for swine facilities
Published on December 14, 2018
Cold, wet weather brings added pressure on swine health due to viral infections.