Does Immunocastration Affect Behaviour and Body Lesions in Heavy Pigs?
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DOI: 10.3390/vetsci9080410
Abstract: Simple Summary Castration of piglets is routinely practiced to prevent the presence of boar taint. In Europe, around 61% of pigs are surgically castrated, 54% of which do not receive any pain-relief therapy. The increasing… read more here.
Keywords: pig production; behaviour body; body lesions; welfare ... See more keywords