Pigs
Health, welfare, guidelines and requirements for piggeries in Queensland.
Topics
Industry in Queensland
Learn about running a successful piggery, including start-up costs and production planning.
Nutrition and feed
Learn how to balance your pig herd’s nutritional requirements.
Health and welfare
Keeping your pigs safe, healthy and well.
Breeding
Methods to successfully implement a breeding program in your piggery.
Housing
Designing accommodation for pigs that meets the requirements of the welfare code.
Environmental management
Find out what approvals and regulations you need to follow when operating a piggery.
Moving pigs
Find out about legal requirements for transporting pigs in Queensland.
Branding pigs
Read how all pigs of 30kg or more (live weight) must bear a registered brand (tattoo) before being sold in Queensland. Find out how to register a pig brand.