North American Potbellied Pig Association 
Breeders' Code of Ethics

As a NAPPA Certified Breeder, Kathleen has signed and abide by the following Code of Ethics:



The North American Potbellied Pig Association, established in 1989, protects and promotes the potbellied pig and educates and informs the pig breeder, pet owner, sanctuary, and general public.

NAPPA endorses the following CODE OF ETHICS pertaining to the breeding and selling of potbellied pigs.

The points listed are vitally necessary for the health and welfare of adoptive potbellied pigs. These standards also help to ensure that the adopting family gets off to the best possible start with their new pig.

BREEDER PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

BREEDING PRACTICES Nursing to Six weeks
Free feed a starter ration 6 weeks to 3 months gradually decrease from free-feeding until each piglet receives 1 to 1 1/2 C of grower per day.

CLIENT SUPPORT

FEEDING GUIDELINES
Piglets
Nursing to 6 weeks

Free feed a starter ration 6 weeks to 3 months gradually decrease from free-feeding until each piglet receives 1 to 1 1/2 C of grower per day.

Breeding Stock
3 months to adult, approximately 2 Cups of maintenance ration per day
Lactating Gilts and nursing females are fed free choice, or follow this guideline:
2 C/day for the sow plus 1 cup for each suckling piglet.

Example: Sow with 5 piglets would receive 7 C/day.

Boars Feed according to need, from 2 C to 8 C/day depending on level of activity/condition.

MINIMAL VACCINATION SCHEDULE

table test
All Piglets
Post weaning (5-6 weeks)
Erysipelas/Rhinitis (E/R), *Leptospirosis (L)

3 weeks later (8-9 weeks)
E/R Booster, *L Booster Post weaning
and pre placement Worm
Pets
Pre Placement
Permanently ID pigs

Biannual
E/R and *L, worm
Boars
By Weaning at 6 weeks
Neuter
Gilts
Between 6 weeks and 6 months
Spay
Breeding Stock


Gilts
At second heat
Parvovirus/Leptospirosis (P/L)

3 weeks later
P/L Booster
Gilts & Sows
Pre farrowing
E/R , worm

Pre breeding
P/L
Boars
Biannual
E/R, P/L, worm
*Leptospirosis vaccination is dependent upon geographical region. Check with your veterinarian

Breeder Signature___________________________
Date__________________________

NAPPA neither guarantees nor does it rate breeders, their farms, or their stock. Individual pigs are not examined by NAPPA. Clients should be certain to check all materials relating to registration, health, and quality before making any decision.





NORTH AMERICAN POTBELLIED PIG ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED BREEDER CHECK-OFF

To be filled annually and signed by the Breeder's Veterinarian

________________________________________
Name of Certified Breeder


Does breeder have validated Brucellosis-Free and Qualified Pseudo rabies-Negative herd status? If so, please indicate
Herd BR No.:________________
PS No.:______________
Last Date Tested: _____________

Comments: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Printed name of Veterinarian______________________________
Signature of Veterinarian____________________________
Date________________________
State________________ License No._________________
Address__________________________________________
Phone: ______________________


NAPPA does not guarantee nor rate breeders, their farms, or their stock.
Individual pigs are not examined by NAPPA.
Clients should be certain to check all materials relating to registration, health, and quality before making any decision.

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