Title: Outline procedures to care for piglets from birth to weaning.
Course: Livestock Production Management (18301-II) > Section: Producing Swine

Outline should include

- events involved in the birthing of piglets
- potential problems and appropriate responses
- newborn checklist to ensure proper care
- piglet processing: vaccination, worming, iron shots, needle teeth clipping, docking, castration, and ear notching.

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?