MAKING THE MOST OF THE SUCKLING PERIOD Know why you do what you do and do it well

This paper and accompanying breakout session discussion was intended to help farm owners and managers refine the skills necessary to write and implement Standard Operating Procedures for the care of sucking pigs. Standard Operating Procedures should address specific practices and be effectively used animal caregivers. Standard Operating Procedures result in better care of pigs, enhanced productivity, and increased profitability.