piglets

Pigs of approximately 2.5 weeks of age. A healthy pig (right) and a pig (left) showing characteristic clinical signs; exophthalmos, mild strabismus, erythema and a wrinkling skin on the thorax. Photo: Royal GD, the Netherlands

01-06 | Article

Novel pig syndrome now observed widely in the Netherlands

Free farrowing pens will become the standard in Germany by 2035. Photo: Ronald Hissink

29-04 | News

German pig industry claims millions for welfare rule compliance

Is necrosis at farrowing detrimental for piglets?

29-09-2025 | Article

Is necrosis at farrowing detrimental for piglets?

Weaned piglets stood side by side at a trough. These animals were not involved in the described trial. Photo: Henk Riswick

01-09-2025 | Expert opinion

How housing and feeding systems influence tail biting in piglets