Euthanasia, deadstock and maintenance of equipment

Our Stockperson Plus training programme consists of problem-solving workshops designed to build on existing pig husbandry knowledge. The course naturally follows on from the Stockperson Development Scheme (SDS) to further develop the technical skills of pig unit staff.

The training is suitable for stockpeople who:

• Have significant previous experience, or
• Have completed the Stockperson Development Scheme, or
• Want to progress to become a supervisor or manager

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• Understand the requirements and implications of the Code of practice for the welfare of pigs, including the impact of on-farm euthanasia, and the stockperson’s legal obligation to livestock and the employer
• Identify the correct handling and restraint methods needed for different ages of pigs
• Understand and identify the correct captive bolt shell loadings for different ages of stock
• Recognise the differences between penetrating and non-penetrating captive bolts
• Understand the importance of regular maintenance and cleaning of equipment according to the manufacturer’s guidelines
• Implement best practice biosecurity, including recording of deadstock, storage and collections
• Understand the maintenance and legislation required for on-farm incinerators

Booking details

Cost: £40+VAT

To register, please complete and return this application form

A maximum of four people per business can attend the training. If you would like to book more places than this, or have any other queries, please get in touch.

E: pork.training@ahdb.org.uk 

T: 01904 771218

The training will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. This reduces the time participants need to take out of the business, reduces any biosecurity risk and provides an opportunity for more people to take part in the training.

Find out more about the Stockperson Plus training.