Weaning Sows
Weaning Sows SAFE PIG HANDLING
Employee Competency Checklist
Demonstrate positive interaction with the sows.
Prepare the path of movement for the sows from the farrowing barn to the gestation barn.
Explain the dangers of not having the path of movement properly prepared.
State barn protocol for weaning piglets before sows or vise-versa.
Demonstrate patience in moving a sow.
Determine number and move a group of sows.
Safely move a sow into the gestation barn and guide a sow into a stall.
Secure all gates and latches.
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
Demonstrate positive interaction with the sows.
Prepare the path of movement for the sows from the farrowing barn to the gestation barn.
Explain the dangers of not having the path of movement properly prepared.
State barn protocol for weaning piglets before sows or vise-versa.
Demonstrate patience in moving a sow.
Determine number and move a group of sows.
Safely move a sow into the gestation barn and guide a sow into a stall.
Secure all gates and latches.
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)
