Pet pigs: Basic husbandry and routine procedures
Learn the fundamentals of pet pig care, including basic swine husbandry, nutrition, handling, and routine preventive care procedures.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Describe safe handling techniques and how to perform a basic physical examination on a pig.
- Understand how nutrition affects body condition scoring in pet pigs.
- Recognize the importance of routine preventive care procedures for pet pigs, including hoof trimming, dental care, spaying, and neutering.
| Dr. Jessica Bonnema is a veterinarian with the Swine Medicine Education Center at Iowa State University. She has career experience in mixed practice, veterinary education, and contract research, as well as being a swine producer herself. |
