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• So You Want To Be a Pig Farmer? An introduction to free range pig farming.

  • When
    04 Aug 2012
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Windsor NSW
  • Spaces left
    8

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  This is an introductory level workshop for anyone interested in pigs or contemplating free range production.  Lee McCosker will spend the day with you discussing anything you need to know about keeping pigs outdoors.
  
  Please note that there is another option for this weekend to choose the 2 day workshop.  See events.
  
  There will be a full day of discussion and pig handling demonstrations along with a farm tour to discuss issues such as fencing, water, housing, feeding, farrowing, land management and much more.
  
  We will also cover legal requirements for owning and selling pigs and marketing options should you decide free range pig farming is for you.
  
  Lunch will be provided and will feature pasture raised free range pork.  Morning and afternoon tea also included. (let us know of any special dietary requirements well before the event)
  
  A workshop notebook will be provided say you wont forget any of the important issues addressed on the day.
  
  
  Cost:  $295 per person (includes lunch)  A discount applies for couples from the same family or organization and is available during registration.
  
  Workshop Outline:  workshop outline.pdf
  
  The workshop will be held on farm in the village of Ebenezer near Windsor.
  
    Accommodation in the area:
  
  

  Heritage Hotel/Motel

  45 751603    $60 room   8minutes away.
  

   

  Windsor Terrace Motel

  45775999    $100 room  15minutes

  
  

   Tizzana Winery

  www.accommodation.tizzana.com.au

  only 2 rooms  5 Star  $275 each   3minutes away

   

  The Heritage is very budget style pub accommodation with nothing much else around in terms of restaurants etc Our pick would be Windsor Terrace Motel, its a little further away but within walking distance from restaurants and pubs in Windsor.

  
  

  Registration is not confirmed until payment is received.  All bookings must be paid for 7 days prior to the event to ensure your place.
  
  

  Refund Policy:

  
  

  Early cancellations will incur an administration fee of $50 per attendee.
  
  Cancellations within 7 days of the event will incur a fee of 50% of the event cost per attendee.
  
  Transfer to another event will not incur any cost.

   

  
  
  
  

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• 2 Day Free Range Pig Intro to Production & Handling

  • Start
    04 Aug 2012
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    05 Aug 2012
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Windsor NSW (Sydney)
  • Spaces left
    12

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  2 Day Free Range Pig Production flyer.pdf
  

  
  This course is run over two consecutive days and combines the introduction to free range pig farming and the Advance Handling course.
  
  There will be a full day of discussion and pig handling demonstrations along with a farm tour to discuss issues such as fencing, water, housing, feeding, farrowing, land management and much more.
  
  We will also cover legal requirements for owning and selling pigs and marketing options should you decide free range pig farming is for you.
  
  A workshop notebook will be provided say you wont forget any of the important issues addressed on the day.
  
  A certificate 'Free Range Pig Management and Handling' is issued by Humane Farm Management on satisfactory completion of this course should you wish to complete all assessment tasks.
  
  You can opt to just attend the days without committing to any examinations but you will not receive a certificate.
  
  Lunch will be provided and will feature pasture raised free range pork.  Morning and afternoon tea also included. (let us know of any special dietary requirements well before the event)
  
  

  As well as learning about starting up a free range farm, on completion of this course you will be competent to:

  
  

  Comply with Industry Animal Welfare Requirements:

  • ·         Apply animal welfare practices
  • ·         Comply with standard operating procedures
  • ·         Report problems that affect animal welfare

  Care For Health and Welfare of Pigs:

  • ·         Monitor and assess livestock health and welfare
  • ·         Provide an optimal environment for livestock
  • ·         Establish and maintain housing hygiene
  • ·         Administer medication to livestock
  • ·         Remove non-viable livestock
  • ·         Keep and maintain records

  Administer Medications to Animals

  • ·         Prepare to administer medication
  • ·         Administer medicine
  • ·         Complete administration activities

  Move and Handle Pigs

  • ·         Control and direct pigs
  • ·         Restrain pigs
  • ·         Weigh/Condition score pigs

  Euthanase Livestock
  
  Registration is not confirmed until payment is received.  All bookings must be paid for 7 days prior to the event to ensure your place.
  

  
  

  Refund Policy:

  
  

  Early cancellations will incur an administration fee of $50 per attendee.
  
  Cancellations within 7 days of the event will incur a fee of 50% of the event cost per attendee.
  
  Transfer to another event will not incur any cost.
  

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• Advanced Free Range Pig Handling

  • When
    05 Aug 2012
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Windsor NSW
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Prerequisite:
  Introductory Workshop or completion of the Online Course
  
  
  This is a very hands on course that will cover all aspects of moving and handling pigs, inspecting and assessing health and well-being, carrying out vaccinations, health treatments and elective husbandry procedures.
  
  You will also learn how to keep accurate records of inspection and assessment of pigs. Learning to assess the health, weight and marketability of your pigs is critical to your business success.
  
  This course will also focus on the welfare needs of free range pigs and how best to manage a herd in a free range environment.
  
  You will also learn how to humanely destroy a pig.
  
  When combined with the introductory workshop or the Online Course, this advanced course will provide you with the on the job training you need to meet requirements for a qualified stockperson for people that already own and operate a piggery.
  
  This course will be presented as the units of competency specified in new legislation and will be able to be used as evidence of prior learning should you wish to convert your course to accredited training at a later date.
  
  If you wish to receive s certificate for this course you must complete and pass all assessments.  You can of course just opt to attend the day without being examined but you will not receive a certificate.
  
  You will be assessed as per the performance criteria and  the evidence guide of the relevant units of competency.  This means that both written and hands on assessments will need to be completed to be deemed competent and to receive your certificate.
  
  You must have completed the Introductory Workshop to register for this Advanced Handling course.
  
  

  On completion of this course you will be able to:

  Comply with Industry Animal Welfare Requirements:

  • ·         Apply animal welfare practices
  • ·         Comply with standard operating procedures
  • ·         Report problems that affect animal welfare

  Care For Health and Welfare of Pigs:

  • ·         Monitor and assess livestock health and welfare
  • ·         Provide an optimal environment for livestock
  • ·         Establish and maintain housing hygiene
  • ·         Administer medication to livestock
  • ·         Remove non-viable livestock
  • ·         Keep and maintain records

  Administer Medications to Animals

  • ·         Prepare to administer medication
  • ·         Administer medicine
  • ·         Complete administration activities

  Move and Handle Pigs

  • ·         Control and direct pigs
  • ·         Restrain pigs
  • ·         Weigh/Condition score pigs

  Euthanase Livestock

  
  

  
  

  Refund Policy:

  
  

  Early cancellations will incur an administration fee of $50 per attendee.
  
  Cancellations within 7 days of the event will incur a fee of 50% of the event cost per attendee.
  
  Transfer to another event will not incur any cost.

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