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Alternative handling tools for moving grow-finish pig cadavers

Published:2020-05-01 Issue:3 Volume:28 Page:125-134
ISSN:1537-209X
Container-title:Journal of Swine Health and Production
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Short-container-title:JSHAP

Author:

Akin Ella,Johnson Anna,Millman Suzanne,Jass Cassandra,Stalder Kenneth,Stinn John,Ross Jason

Abstract

The National Pork Board provides recommendations for humane handling tools and non-ambulatory pig handling methods. However, there are limited published studies that evaluate the efficacy of handling tools for on-farm manual movement of grow-finish non-ambulatory or cadaver pigs. A sked, deer sled, and modified deer sled were studied as handling tools for non-ambulatory grow-finish pigs. Handling tools were tested on-farm using pig cadavers (59-134 kg) to evaluate effectiveness based on employee effort and opinion. Our results support the sked and deer sled as effective handling tools to move grow-finish pigs, while the modified deer sled was ineffective.

Publisher

American Association of Swine Veterinarians

Subject

Animal Science and Zoology,Food Animals

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