Outline procedures to care for piglets from birth to weaning.

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?