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21 Cards in this Set
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Animal welfare act 2006?
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offence to cause unnecessary suffering to animals - duty of care to animal owners
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Welfare of Farmed Animals Regulations 2007?
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Requirements for accommodation, feed, water, environmental enrichment,inspection
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5 freedoms?
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From: discomfort, pain/injury/disease, hunger and thirst, fear/distress and freedom to express normal behaviour
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Stockmanship?
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Trained and competent
Caring and diligent attitudes Able to recognise ill health Devise a written health plan with vet help |
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Maintain good pig health
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Hygiene, husbandry, biosecurity and effective ventilation.
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Who do stockmen report a notifiable disease to?
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Authorities
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When will a pig be deemed unfit for travel?
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If pig is: ill, injured, infirm, due to give birth, has given birth in past 48 hours, newborn whose navel hasn't healed, fatigued
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Where are carcasses diposed to?
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Knacker's yard, incinerator or rendering
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How long should a record be kept for mortalities and for medications used?
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At least 3 years
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What should the number of drinking points be?
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1 per 10 pigs on restricted feeding
1 per 15 pigs on unrestricted feeding |
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How should ventilation be designed?
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Designed to remove noxious gases but avoid draughts
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How often should automated or mechanical equipment be inspected?
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Once daily
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What should be installed with an artificial ventilation system?
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Back up system and alarms - tested once every 7 days
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What should sows in farrowing crates be provided with?
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Suitable nesting materials e.g. straw for the week prior to farrowing
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What should happen to sows before entering farrowing units?
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Washed and treated for parasites (unless unit is parasite free)
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What should the sow's condition score be at farrowing?
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3.5-4
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Should undersized pigs be kept with younger batches of pigs?
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No as this could spread disease - put in slow-stream growth area to avoid bullying from bigger pigs
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What kind of groups should the pigs be in?
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Same-sex to avoid mounting that may occur if gilts come into oestrus
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Gilts and slaughter?
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Should not be sent if pregnant
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What should stockmen have when entering a boar pen?
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Pig board
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How big should a boar pen for servicing be?
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10m2
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