Unit Award Scheme

114916 PIG KEEPING (UNIT 2): CARING FOR A BREEDING SOW OR GILT

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	what is meant by the terms "sow" and "gilt"	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	the duration of an average sow or gilt's heat cycle	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	at least three potential signs that a sow or gilt is on heat	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4	the feeding requirements of a sow or gilt at different stages of her breeding cycle	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
5	identify whether or not a sow or gilt has returned to heat after service	Summary sheet
6	use a pig gestation chart to work out the expected farrowing date of a sow or gilt	Summary sheet
experienced
7	checking a sow or gilt for "standing heat"	Summary sheet
8	using a pregnancy scanner to check whether or not a sow or gilt is pregnant.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 19 February 2021Level - Entry Level