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Swine Welfare

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Pig Welfare Committee

Euthanasia

On-Farm Euthanasia of Swine (2016) English | Spanish

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Depopulation

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Recommendations for the Depopulation of Swine  (Updated September 2021)

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Depopulation Decision Tool

Veterinarian Considerations for Swine Depopulation and Disposal Checklist

Animal Depopulation Resiliency Tool (Available in English, Spanish, and French)

Depopulation Method and Disposal Information

Farm Crisis Planning

Before depopulation and disposal, contact your  |  |   

Farm Crisis Operations Planning Tool

 National Pork Board

 National Pork Board

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, Iowa Pork Industry Center

Security Resources:  |  | 

Other Resources

Raising Pigs Without Antibiotics: Producer Self-Assessment Tool — This self-assessment tool contains a series of questions producers are encouraged to consider with their entire management team, including their herd veterinarian, when discussing a potential shift to Raised Without Antibiotics production. It is meant to act as a guide and foster conversation around this topic. Producers are encouraged to consider additional questions that may be relevant to their system when reviewing this tool. (December 2018)

 — The American College of Animal Welfare “ACAW” is an AVMA recognized veterinary specialty organization. The mission of the ACAW is to advance animal welfare through education, certification, and scientific investigation. Diplomates of the American College of Animal Welfare are veterinarians with specialized training and experience to carry out the ACAW mission. This mission is fulfilled through the application of specific knowledge listed in the Role Delineation Document.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Welfare Position Statements

Anti-Abuse Policy Statement

Castration of Swine

Pig Welfare

Raising Pigs without Antibiotics

Sow Housing

Stop Movement Situations

Tail Docking and Teeth Clipping of Swine