In a hog barn, every day counts. Starting each day with careful observation of each room, pen, and pig can help catch small issues before they spiral out of control. To make valuable observations, you must understand how things are supposed to function and be able to identify when something is wrong.
Effectively walking the room benefits animal welfare as well as the function and longevity of the barn. Walking rooms requires use of your senses – sight, smell, hearing, and feel – turning your surroundings into valuable observations that will help direct your activities for the coming day(s), weeks, and even months.
This handbook outlines some of the best practices for walking rooms and further information on why your day-to-day observations are important for the barn to run smoothly.
