Painful management procedures must be addressed for the future of swine farming
To comply with changing welfare standards, consumer needs and productivity goals, management of pain-inducing procedures must be a focus for producers.
7 February 2019
7 minute read
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Emily Houghton
Editor, The Pig Site
Emily Houghton is a Zoology graduate from Cardiff University and was the editor of The Pig Site from October 2017 to May 2020. Emily has worked in livestock husbandry, and has written, conducted and assisted with research projects regarding the synthesis of welfare and productivity of free-range food species.
