Taking the life of a pig is never an easy choice

Euthanising animals is certainly not the nicest part of a pig caretaker’s job. How can we make sure that caretakers can be prepared and supported? Swine health and welfare expert Dr Monique Pairis-Garcia explains. The term “compassion fatigue” was first defined in 1992 in the nursing field to describe the burnout and emotional toll experienced by those in caretaker positions. In the swine industry, swine caretakers ensure good animal welfare by caring for, treating and managing individual