• Behavior of the boar
• Training the boar
• The role of the stockperson
• Collection designs
• Checking the collection area
• Collection techniques

The Role of the Stockperson:
The relationship between human and pigs can have significant effects on the farm's performance and wellbeing of the pig.  Handling studies have shown that pigs are very sensitive to brief tactile interactions from humans.

Positive behaviors of the stockperson: Pats Hand on the back Talking to the pig Squatting to the pig?s level
Negative behaviors of the stockperson: Kicks not even forceful but also minor kicks Hits with hand or baton Slaps Pushes Shouting Fast movements (Note: The picture shown was staged)

It is important to realize that negative behaviors are not only about physical interactions, but also body posture and general attitude. If pigs see other pigs being positively handled they will reduce their own fear response. Interestingly, however, it a pig sees another pig being negatively handled it does not increase its fear response.  Pigs which experience negative responses from one stockperson will generally have fear responses to all people.  Therefore, it is important for all members of the team to have a positive attitude.
 
Use of negative interactions:
At times it is necessary to use negative interactions in the day to day husbandry of a pig farm, for instance when it is necessary to get the animal to move out of a pen. It is also essential after utilizing the negative action to enforce positive interactions once the animal is up and moving. This way the long term effect of the negative action can be nullified.
 
Different stock people working with boars:
Not only will a poor attitude by the stockperson result in a potentially dangerous boar, they do not easily forget or forgive. Semen output in terms on quantity and quality is reduced with poor stockmanship.