Small Scale Producers

Take some time to look through the resources and information in the below package. Note that it is intended for those raising weaned pigs through growing and finishing to slaughter weight and does not contain much detail on the management of sows, breeding or farrowing.

We have included basic information on housing, management, nutrition/feeding and health, along with what you need to know for slaughter time and PigTrace, Canada’s national hog traceability program. Additionally, we have included the summary information on the requirements from the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs developed by the National Farm Animal Care Council, as well as information on biosecurity for livestock producers.

Whether you have two pigs, twenty, or two hundred, it is important for you to be aware of the management and welfare requirements of the industry, and of the traceability requirements for movement of animals and slaughter.

Intro to Small Scale Pig Production Resource

Additional small-scale documents available include:

If you are marketing more than 25 hogs per year, you are required to be a Pork Nova Scotia (PNS) licensee under the Natural Products Act. Being a PNS licensee means you must report and remit levy on hogs marketed. Additionally, by being a PNS licensee, you will receive a reduced price on pig tags (purchased from PNS), as well as have an opportunity to participate in member meetings.

PNS Licensed Producer Application

Additional resources:

If you require any additional information, or have ideas for future workshops, please reach out to the PNS office at (902) 893-7455 or info@porknovascotia.ca.