Pigs

It is essential that all pig owners, workers and piggery managers are familiar with the legislation that governs the management and care and maintenance of biosecurity of pigs in Victoria.

Legislation, Regulations and Standards

While you should always seek advice from professional advisers, a person in charge of pigs should be aware of the Victorian Standards and Guidelines for the Welfare of pigs, and other relevant Codes of Practice for the management of piggeries. These codes set out the minimum standards for the design of piggeries and the management and welfare for pigs.

Management for Pig Owners and Piggeries

Find information that will help pig owners and piggery managers to ensure that they operate within the minimum requirements of the law.

Emergencies

Find information on how to plan and cope with floods, drought and other emergencies.

Health and Welfare of Pigs

The health and welfare of your pigs are paramount. Find information about biosecurity risks for your pigs, diseases that affect pigs including swine flu and what to do if you are concerned about the welfare of a pigs.

Training

DPI, through the Pig Health and Research Unit, offers accredited Stockperson Competancy Training and Quality Assurance Training.

PigBytes Newsletter

New! The DPIs in Victoria and NSW have joined forces to create a quarterly newsletter for pig farmers. The newsletter highlights current pig health and welfare issues.

The October edition of Pigbytes is now available. This edition covers biosecurity for all piggeries, training opportunities, raising pigs outdoors and much more...

Subscribe to this e-newsletter.

For a hardcopy of the newsletter please call the Customer Service Centre.