Animal Care Assessment (ACA) - Manual - CQA
Animal Care Assessment (ACA) - Manual - CQA
Animal Care Assessment (ACA) - Manual - CQA
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
48) Are pigs fed daily to meet their nutritional needs?Yes ● No ●Note: Producers will need to demonstrate the rations are appropriate (examplesinclude: working with a feed specialist, referring to feed labels, using an appropriatereference material).Facilities ManagementWeaned pigs should be weaned into a clean, dry, well-heated, draft-free facility specificallydesigned to meet their needs.The thermal comfort zone for a newly weaned piglet is 24–34° C. The thermal comfort zonefor four week old pigs is 25–30° C (77–86° F). Low consumption and digestion of feed in thefirst days after weaning causes a drop in body heat production and an increase in the pig’sneed for warmth.Producers are encouraged to read the weaned pig’s behaviour for signs of heat or cold stress.Piglets that are seen to huddle or shiver are cold. Weaned pigs resting around the perimeter ofpens are hot.The use of heat lamps, covers or bedding can increase the temperature for weaned pigs.49) Are temperatures maintained to meet the requirements of the weaned pigs?Yes ● No ●ANIMAL CARE ASSESSMENT, 20103-7