How can we best handle non-ambulatory pigs?

18-11-2024 | |
Pairis-Garcia
Monique Pairis-Garcia Associate professor and veterinarian, North Carolina State University, USA
Non-ambulatory pigs represent a significantly compromised population of pigs on-farm as they are often unable to access feed and water and are often bullied by other pigs in the pen. Photo: Canva
Non-ambulatory pigs represent a significantly compromised population of pigs on-farm as they are often unable to access feed and water and are often bullied by other pigs in the pen. Photo: Canva
Working at a pig farm means working with living creatures. It can happen that occasionally a pig does not grow too well, develops ailments or shows signs of disease. These animals might require a different approach. Now how to handle them properly? Health and welfare expert Dr Monique Pairis-Garcia has a few ideas. Humane handling of pigs is an important pillar to safeguard animal welfare on farms across all stages of pig production. The swine industry has done an excellent job in developing


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