Weaning Pigs
Weaning Pigs SAFE PIG HANDLING
Employee Competency Checklist
Safely lift and set down a pig.
Prepare a path of movement for the pigs.
State barn protocol for weaning piglets before sows or vise-versa.
Point out all the obstacles that could cause physical injury in the barn during weaning.
Demonstrate the proper way to hold the pig while it receives an injection.
Describe how and show why using irregular sound versus constant sound is more effective and less stressful for the pigs than constant sound.
Explain why pigs move better through straight or gently curved paths.
Explain and demonstrate your pig sorting protocol.
Safely lift a feed bag.
I have demonstrated and explained appropriate handling techniques and barn protocol: Date:
I understand pig behavior following the demonstrated techniques and barn protocols: Date:
(Manager Signature)
(Employee Signature)
Employee Competency Checklist
Safely lift and set down a pig.
Prepare a path of movement for the pigs.
State barn protocol for weaning piglets before sows or vise-versa.
Point out all the obstacles that could cause physical injury in the barn during weaning.
Demonstrate the proper way to hold the pig while it receives an injection.
Describe how and show why using irregular sound versus constant sound is more effective and less stressful for the pigs than constant sound.
Explain why pigs move better through straight or gently curved paths.
Explain and demonstrate your pig sorting protocol.
Safely lift a feed bag.
I have demonstrated and explained appropriate handling techniques and barn protocol: Date:
I understand pig behavior following the demonstrated techniques and barn protocols: Date:
(Manager Signature)
(Employee Signature)
