piglets

How does birth order affect piglet survival rates?

N.Ireland

How does birth order affect piglet survival rates?

Farmers could save up to one piglet per litter by focusing on the wellbeing of pigs born late in the farrowing process.

BVA calls for ban on farrowing crates that confine pigs

Pig/Poultry

BVA calls for ban on farrowing crates that confine pigs

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today (Wednesday, April 30) called for a ban on the use of farrowing crates that confine pigs.

Research: Saliva sampling may help pig farmers target treatments

N.Ireland

Research: Saliva sampling may help pig farmers target treatments

Researchers have been studying how sampling saliva from piglets and sows could help farmers to target treatments and reduce AMR among pigs.

AWC advise on methods for killing piglets on farm

Pig/Poultry

AWC advise on methods for killing piglets on farm

The Animal Welfare Committee (AWC), via the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has issued advice on methods for killing piglets on farm.

'Spiderpig' born in South America as sow has piglet with 8 legs

World News

'Spiderpig' born in South America as sow has piglet with 8 legs

A farmer in Argentina was shocked to discover that one of his sows had given birth to a deformed piglet with eight legs.