Module 2

Managing herd health and animal welfare.

INTRO

Healthy pigs are the backbone of every good business. This module focuses on herd management with an emphasis on welfare, nutrition, and stress reduction. It’s practical and realistic to ensure what you do every day supports both productivity and quality.


Key topics

  • Practical health protocols and record-keeping

  • Rotational grazing and pasture health: Preventing common issues in pasture-based systems, manure management, and soil fertility

  • Environmentally sustainable feeding practices: Managing nutrition from farrowing to finish

  • Biosecurity, handling, and transportation best practices

  • Guest speaker: WEBINAR DR KELSEY


Tools and resources







Herd health checklist

  1. Pasture rotation and soil tracking worksheet 

  2. Record-keeping template

  3. Veterinary Q&A video - Ryan Harrell and/or  Dr. Kelsey