What are the effects of tail docking on piglets?


07 After decades of


speculation, congenital tremor in neonatal piglets has been


confirmed to be caused by a virus. Researchers from both the United States and the


Netherlands recently


identified a new type of porcine pestivirus.


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Dairy before weaning boosts pig performance


Needs and challenges of pre- and post-weaning piglets


Investing in a pig’s early life pays off Understanding early piglet development


Defining the minimum birthweight for piglets


How to reduce piglet mortality figures?


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