Elements and Performance Criteria
- Control and direct pigs
- Pigs are moved and handled with minimum force, applying the principles and practices of animal welfare and according to industry practice.
- Positive behaviours of pigs are maximised in the movement of stock and the mental and physical well being of pigs considered.
- Pigs are monitored continually for behaviour and condition as they are handled.
- Pigs are moved with confidence, safely and with minimal stress, either singly or in groups.
- Pigs are moved and handled in such a way as to avoid injury to the handler.
- Restrain pigs
- Weigh/condition score pigs
- Pigs are weighed accurately on an individual and on a group basis.
- Condition score of individual pigs is accurately estimated to industry standards.
- Weights/condition scores of pigs are recorded accurately and clearly on an individual and group basis.
- Pigs are identified by reading ear tag, ear notch or pen number.