Advanced gilt management

Our Stockperson Plus training programme consists of problem-solving workshops designed to build on existing pig husbandry knowledge. The course naturally follows on from the Stockperson Development Scheme (SDS) to further develop the technical skills of pig unit staff.

The training is suitable for stockpeople who:

• Have significant previous experience, or
• Have completed the Stockperson Development Scheme, or
• Want to progress to become a supervisor or manager

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• Select from the best in your herd using sow breeding values and genetic lines
• Recognise the importance and influence of birthweight and weaned weight on lifetime performance
• Understand the importance of skeletal development, slow growth and the role of nutrition
• Understand the importance of stimulation and puberty on performance
• Understand the importance of heat synchronisation, the use of prostaglandins and the discipline of the daily routine
• Understand the vaccination policy and immunity for gilts
• Improve the management of the gilt through to parity two to improve gilt retention rates
• Effectively plan the flow of gilts coming through to the breeding herd

Booking details

Cost: £40+VAT

To register, please complete and return this application form

A maximum of four people per business can attend the training. If you would like to book more places than this, or have any other queries, please get in touch.

E: pork.training@ahdb.org.uk 

T: 01904 771218

The training will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. This reduces the time participants need to take out of the business, reduces any biosecurity risk and provides an opportunity for more people to take part in the training.

Find out more about the Stockperson Plus training.