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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
  

• 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.

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  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.

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  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?

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Disinfectant strategies for swine facilities

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