News - Pig Handling

The Canadian Pork Council says changes to Canada’s Pig Code of Practice will be incorporated into the animal care component of the Canadian pork industry’s on farm food safety program as part of an update of the entire program.

Manitoba Pork reports the French version of a new series of videos, designed to help teach swine barn workers the principles of low stress pig handling techniques, is now available.

An animal care specialist with Manitoba Pork Council says the use of low stress handling techniques when loading, unloading or moving pigs creates a safer environment for both the animals and their handlers.

An animal care specialist with Manitoba Pork Council reports a new series of “Smart Pig Handling” videos is attracting considerable interest and positive reviews among pork producers.

Manitoba Pork Council has released a new series of videos – Smart Pig Handling – which is expected to become a vital part of employee training in the hog industry.

A new series of videos developed by Manitoba Pork Council is expected to become an important training tool for pork industry workers involved in the handling and transport of pigs.

A new series of videos being produced by Manitoba Pork Council will focus on methods pork producers can use to reduce stress when handling pigs.

The National Farm Animal Care Council’s Pig Code Development Committee expects a new Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs to be ready for publication by mid-2013.

Elanco Animal Health reports a few simple changes can often go a long way toward reducing the stresses that can result in losses due to pigs becoming fatigued.

A Saskatchewan based low stress pig handling trainer says by understanding of the natural instincts that drive behavior swine handlers can make the job of moving pigs easier, faster and less stressful.