Certifications required to raise pigs commercially

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Sun, 07/21/2013 - 15:47 #1

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hammond
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Certifications required to raise pigs commercially

I have heard recently that if one wanted to raise pigs commercially, they now legally require a Cert III in Animal Husbandry and 12 months experience on a pig farm. Apparently this is regulated by the RSPCA, who can come onto your property without a warrant, at any time, to inspect your pigs and ensure that you comply with the regulations.

I can't seem to find any information on the net relating to this.

Can you help? Is this indeed the case? 

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Mon, 07/22/2013 - 14:39 #2
kim
Last seen: 03/08/2018 - 21:05
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Hi , im no expert but i did read an artical recently on this in The Land newspaper (not sure if its kosher to name it !!) It was within the last 8 weeks or so , maybe try searching their website ? Otherwise one of the rare breed clubs will be able yto tell you . Good luck , Kim.
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Tue, 07/23/2013 - 20:16 #3
mccoskerl
Last seen: 03/08/2018 - 21:05
Joined: 09/23/2011 - 16:27

The standards within the Model Code of Practice for pigs have now been legislated and you do have to meet competency requirements.  There are many ways to do this however but a lot will depend on which state you are in.

You do not have to have 12 months experience to become a pig farmer.  If you have had 12 months experience on a commercial pig farm and had on the job training you will meet the competency requirements.  Let me know what state you live in and we can go from there.

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Tue, 07/23/2013 - 22:06 #4
hammond
Last seen: 05/14/2022 - 19:22
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I will be based in either QLD or NSW. Thanks!

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Wed, 07/24/2013 - 08:01 #5
mccoskerl
Last seen: 03/08/2018 - 21:05
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Neither state actually run any formal training through a registered training organisation at present.  You will need to learn about all the different codes of practice and what is required of you as a pig farmer before you start.  We do run pig training courses for beginners and as this is held on a commercial pig farm, it counts towards your experience as well as being classed as on the job training. Find out more here http://www.australianpigfarmers.com.au

Once you are armed with as much information as you can find and you do start your pig farm you need to start working towards proving you are competent.  Keep records of everything.  Show how your animals are producing well, disease in minimal.  Keep kill sheets from abattiors to show that carcasses were in good order and not condemned.  Keep written feedback from customers.  Above all, understand the code of practice and make sure you follow it.  Get through your first twelve months with no problems, do on the job training and you should be covered.

The RSPCA are responsible for enforcement of the legislation but will generally only inspect your farm if there is a complaint.

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