Investigating risk factors behind piglet facial and sow teat lesions through a literature review and a survey on teeth reduction

Investigating risk factors behind piglet facial and sow teat lesions through a literature review and a survey on teeth reduction

Introduction:Piglet facial and sow teat lesions are the main reported reasons why pig producers routinely practice teeth resection. This is a painful procedure performed on piglets, where their needle teeth are clipped or ground to resect the pointed tip. The practice raises welfare concerns. In con...

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Main Authors: Jen-Yun Chou, Jeremy N. Marchant, Elena Nalon, Thuy T. T. Huynh, Heleen A. van de Weerd, Laura A. Boyle, Sarah H. Ison
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
pig welfare
painful procedure
pig health
udder wound
skin laceration
teat fight
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.909401/full

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