January 5, 2021

US Pork Checkoff launches animal handling platform for swine producers

The Pork Checkoff in the United States has launched its humane animal handling module which - according to National Pork Board vice president of sustainability Brett Kaysen - is a user-friendly platform for pig farmers and others involved in swine production.

"This is producer facing material that allows producers a more in-depth resource on proper animal handling procedures. We've created four 15 minute modules that assist pig farmers and animal caretakers and their handlers with in-depth training on correct methods of animal handling through real life scenarios," Kaysen explained.

"...what it's done is it's ginned up live footage from farms and from transportation of pigs… in the the digital space to make it like a business case or a real life scenario that managers could train their team around when it comes to safe pig handling and humane animal handling of pigs."

- KMA Broadcasting