The castration of male piglets is a routine and long-standing practice in pig husbandry, common across most countries in the European Union (EU). It is, however, considered to be poor practice from an animal welfare perspective. Piglet castration is largely used as a method to avoid boar taint. ...
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The physical and financial scale of EU livestock production means that it has far-reaching environmental, economic and social consequences. Livestock production is an important part of the economy and vitality in many regions including some marginal rural areas. Its social importance extends bey...
- The physical and financial scale of EU livestock production means that it has far-reaching environmental, economic and social consequences. Livestock production is an important part of the economy in many regions including some marginal rural areas. The livestock sector contributes substantial...
