2026 Sow farm
Duties & Activities
Weaning, vaccination, artificial insemination, farrowing, piglet care, piglet processing............
Schedule
Saturday … 10–11 am — Orientation visit Monday … 9 am – 4 pm — Weaning day Tuesday … 9 am – 4 pm — Washing, vaccination Wednesday … 6 am – 2 pm — Move sows, ultrasound Thursday … 9 am – 2 pm — Farrowing room prep Friday … 6 am – 5 pm — Breeding Saturday … 6 am – 10 am — Breeding Monday … 8 am – 4 pm — Farrowing Tuesday … 8 am – 4 pm — Farrowing Wednesday … 9 am – 4 pm — Tagging, processing Thursday … 9 am – noon — Processing
Species
- Pig1 animal
Logistics
- Accommodation Provided
- Catering Provided
- Transport Provided
Application Details
Requirements
- Pre-vet Accepted
- Minimum Year
Nearest Medical Facility
Cambridge Memorial
700 Coronation Blvd, Cambridge, ON N1R 3G2, Cambridge, N1R3G2, Canada
Additional Information
Couple of things to note... all barn clothing (coveralls, rubber boots, underwear, socks etc.) will be provided, you don't need to bring anything. No contact with pigs in the week preceding your placement. Please make sure both your vehicle and outside footwear are clean and free of manure or other contaminants. I've attached a copy of our shower-in protocol, please review before you arrive to familiarize yourself with the biosecurity requirements.