March 14, 2022

Pig welfare training platform created by UK's AHDB launched

The UK Pig Industry Welfare Training platform was launched on March 1, with the first module focusing on the moving and handling of pigs.

All industry players involved in the care, moving and handling of pigs on farm are required to complete the training by August 31, 2022, as part of the Red Tractor standards.

With the successful completion of the training, a certificate will be issued that can be saved for Red Tractor audits and on PigPro, the industry's online training record.

The online training was developed by the United Kingdom's Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) in collaboration with Red Tractor, the National Pig Association, the Pig Veterinary Society, the Pig Health and Welfare Council and UK pig producers.

The moving and handling course is the first module to be released on the platform, with more subjects likely to be released over the coming years.

- National Pig Association (UK)