Outline should include

• events involved in the birthing of piglets
• potential problems and appropriate responses
• newborn checklist
• procedures for vaccination, worming, iron shots, needle teeth clipping, docking, castration, and ear notching
• pig weaning plan that considers climate, feed, and facilities.

Process/Skill Questions:

• When should piglet processing take place?
• What are some possible consequences of failure to follow a newborn checklist?
• What is a supplemental feeding program for piglets?
• When should pigs be weaned?