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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
Part 4 – Grow/FinishStockmanshipPositive human contact is an important factor in animal well-being and productivity. Studiesshow that fear of humans (i.e. shying away or vigorous avoidance) produces long-term stressin pigs. Fear is produced not only by rough handling (goading, slapping) but also by handlerswho approach pigs too quickly. Handlers can reduce fear reactions by crouching (to reduceperceived body size), moving slowly and walking through pens at least once daily and bygently moving pigs.50) Do stockpeople observe each pen every day?Yes ● No ●Pig ComfortOver-crowding in the grower-finisher area causes stress and discomfort. Failure to providepigs with sufficient room to carry out their normal activities creates stress, causes aggressivebehaviour, and lowers the quality of the environment (e.g. increased ammonia in the air).In all situations, the amount of space must allow all pigs in a pen to lie down at the sametime. Pen design and shape should incorporate ample room for subordinate pigs to escapedominant pigs — a rectangular pen (versus a square) allows for this activity — and access toresources to reduce fighting.NB: In hot weather floor space allowance may need to be increased up to 10 to 15% onslatted floors and perhaps greater on solid floors, to allow for necessary heat dissipation.ANIMAL CARE ASSESSMENT, 20104-1
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Page 3 and 4: Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION......
Page 5 and 6: Part 1: GeneralStockmanshipWell-tra
Page 7 and 8: 6) Are stockpeople trained in the u
Page 9 and 10: 14) Are your loading areas and ramp
Page 11 and 12: EuthanasiaIn the case of severe inj
Page 13 and 14: Fresh air should be provided and ex
Page 15 and 16: Piglet processingTeeth trimming is
Page 17 and 18: All sows should be fed, at a minimu
Page 19 and 20: The farrowing unit is to be designe
Page 21 and 22: Facilities/SupervisionTemperatureTh
Page 23 and 24: Weaned pig comfortAll equipment use
Page 25 and 26: Pigs kept on solid, bedded floors a
Page 27: If yes, detail what the specific pr
Page 32 and 33: VicesResearch has shown that the we
Page 34 and 35: FeedPigs must have access to nutrit
Page 36 and 37: Some provision for heating or cooli
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