A TEAGASC study has confirmed that tooth clipping at birth in young piglets prevents damage to the skin of the face but has significant negative implications for their general health an welfare.

Undercover filming has revealed the truth of millions of piglets on British farms having their teeth clipped and tails docked without anaesthetic. The footage has been captured by researchers with the ...

Castration makes male pigs more manageable when they attain sexual maturity by reducing aggression and handling challenges, writes Felix Opinya. Pig husbandry practices are important for their welfare ...