Caretaker Training

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November 22, 2019 - Casey Zangaro<zangaroc@msu.edu>, Elizabeth Ferry<franzeli@msu.edu>, Madonna Benjamin<gemus@msu.edu>

General Protocol

• Caretaker training is essential for every person on the farm for basic understanding of protocols and safety concerns.

• Training should be done annually and after every new hire.

• Documentation of trainings should be easily accessible.

Procedure for Caretaker training

Frequency of training

Documentation of training

 

Biosecurity

Zero tolerance policy

Euthanasia

Daily duties and labor training

Animal health

Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) and Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) Training

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