Piglet stunning; application for recognition of the expert training course and the theoretical examination

Recognition is required for the course content and the content of the associated theoretical examination for expert courses to acquire the theoretical basis for anaesthesia during piglet castration by means of inhalation anaesthesia.

Antrag auf Anerkennung von Lehrgängen nach § 7 Abs. 1 Nr. 1 Ferkelbetäubungssachkundeverordnung (FerkBetSachkV)

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Castration of piglets without anaesthesia has been banned since January 1, 2021.

In addition to boar fattening and immunocastration, surgical piglet castration under inhalation anesthesia with isoflurane is one of the possible alternatives.

In accordance with Section 7 (1) No. 1 of the Piglet Anaesthesia Ordinance, providers of corresponding training courses require official recognition of the course with the theoretical examination by the competent authority in order to acquire the basic theoretical knowledge.

Since 01.07.2020, the government of Upper Franconia has been responsible for the recognition of theoretical expertise courses and the associated theoretical examination throughout Bavaria.

The requirement for eligibility for recognition is set out in Section 7 (2) of the Piglet Anaesthesia Ordinance.

The content of the courses is the acquisition of the theoretical basics and preparation for the theoretical examination. The target group or participants in the courses are pig farmers or employees in pig farms who wish to obtain the certificate of competence to carry out stunning with isoflurane during piglet castration.

Training concept
- Time schedule of the training
- Training documents taking into account the complex of topics according to § 7 para. 2 sentence 1 no. 2 Piglet stunning expertise ordinance (presentations, handouts, leaflets etc.)
- Execution of the demonstration according to § 7 para. 2 sentence 1 no. 3 piglet stunning expertise regulation
Audit Concept
- Catalogue of questions for the written examination including answer options for multiple choice / single choice questions
- If applicable, weighting of the questions of the written examination
- Question catalogue of oral questions including horizon of expectations
- Weighting between oral and written examination
- Criteria for passing / failing the examination