Checklist helps producers prepare for PQA Plus site assessment
Advanced preparation for a PQA Plus site assessment can save time and frustration. Use the checklist below to help gather records that the site assessor will review during the assessment and other materials that may be needed.
And remember, all Minnesota sites reported to the Site Assessment database by Dec. 15 will be entered into a drawing for two, $500 cash awards. The drawing will take place at Minnesota Pork Board annual meeting on Dec. 16.
SITE ASSESSMENT PREPARATION CHECKLIST
GENERAL
Premises identification
Animal inventory by phase and housing type
Site map (if necessary)
MATERIALS
PQA Plus Education Book
PQA Plus Assessment Workbook
PQA Plus Assessment Guide
EQUIPMENT
Thermometer
NH3 gas diffusion tubes
Marking stick/spray
Clipboard
Ink pen
Duct tape
Measuring bucket
RECORDS
Evidence of veterinarian client patient relationship
Medication and treatment records
Daily animal observation records
Caretaker training program documentation
Emergency action plan
Euthanasia plan
Get Everyone Certified in 2009
Show your commitment to responsible animal care and comply with changing market requirements. Take advantage of these free quality assurance training events, brought to you by the Minnesota Pork Board and University of Minnesota Extension Swine Team.
Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA Plus)—Individual Certification
PQA Plus training sessions certify adults (age 18 and older) in the PQA Plus program's Ten Good Production Practices. The certification applies to owners, managers, employees - anyone working in the daily care of pigs. The PQA Plus training will also describe the Site Assessment process. Site Assessment status is achieved after a PQA Plus advisor completes an on-farm educational assessment.
Check your PQA certification status by calling the
Pork Checkoff Service Center at (800) 456-7675.
Transport Quality Assurance (TQA)—Individual Certification
TQA training educates and tests individuals for TQA certification.TQA is required by most hog packers for drivers who deliver hogs to the plant and for on-farm animal handlers.
Premises identification 
