Monique Pairis-GarciaAssociate professor and veterinarian, North Carolina State University, USA
Finisher pigs packed together. Unfortunately a familiar sight these days in North America. - Photo: Vincent ter Beek
Covid-19 has been causing a shortage of capacity in slaughter plants in the United States, which in turn leads to fuller pig houses than normal. With chaos looming, health and welfare expert Dr Monique Pairis-Garcia presents some do’s and dont’s on what pork producers can do to relieve the stress in crowded pig houses. As we all continue to adjust to the new normal of our lives, the US swine industry is facing yet another challenge in moving pigs to slaughter. Given the increased number of
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