Pig Courses

Each pig course will qualify for PIPR points.

• Increasing pig health and welfare
  • Safe and effective use of veterinary medicines*
  • Supervising the safe use and storage of veterinary medicines~
  • Supervising pig welfare~
  • Biosecurity
• Maximising production on farm:
  • Service and dry sow management (theory and practical)*
  • Reducing farrowing house mortality*
  • Gilt selection and management to the point of service*~
  • Farrowing house management and care (theory and practical)*
  • Care of weaners and grower pigs*
  • Care of finishing pigs*
  • Interpreting pig records~

* Suitable for those undertaking Certificate of Competence Training Level 2
~ Suitable for those undertaking Certificate of Competence Training Level 3