SUSTAINABLE PORK GUIDELINES
Requirements
for Sustainable Pig Certification
Pork Industry Institute
Department of Animal Science and Food
Technology
Lubbock, TX 79409-2141
(806) 742-2805, ext. 246
FAX (806) 742-4003
Table
of Contents
I. Introduction 1
Objectives of the Sustainable Pork Programä............................................................................. 1
Certification of Farms................................................................................................................ 2
Features of the Program to be Added in the Near Future.............................................................. 2
Comparison with Other Certification Programs............................................................................. 3
II. ANIMAL FRIENDLY
4
Objectives of the Animal-Friendly Section................................................................................... 4
On-Farm Practices................................................................................................................... 5
Genetic Requirements......................................................................................................... 5
Participation in the NPPC Program for Pork Quality Assurance: Level III.................................. 5
Structural Soundness, Flooring and Lameness...................................................................... 6
Animal Health..................................................................................................................... 6
Veterinary Consultation....................................................................................................... 7
Parasite Control.................................................................................................................. 7
Biosecurity......................................................................................................................... 7
Personnel, Visitors and Trucks............................................................................................ 8
Euthanasia and Disposal of Dead Animals............................................................................ 8
Antibiotics.......................................................................................................................... 8
Identification of Animals....................................................................................................... 9
Housing Systems Allowed......................................................................................................... 9
Philosophy of Certifiable Housing Systems........................................................................... 9
Gestation Systems........................................................................................................... 10
Farrowing Systems...................................................................................................................10 Systems for Growing Pigs from Weaning to Market Weight........................................................................................