Castration, or the removal of the testicles, is carried out on the male pig which is not needed for breeding. Castrated animals are quieter and easy to handle. The castrated animal is fatter and produces meat which does not have a strong smell. Young pigs should be castrated at 2 to 3 weeks of age.
9. Teeth clipping in young pigs:
The teeth of the young pig are clipped as soon as possible after birth. The piglet is born with 8 teeth.If the teeth are not clipped the sow's (mother) udder may be injured by the suckling piglets. Removal of the teeth also prevents the young pigs injuring themselves while fighting or playing.
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