The Pig Issue - May 2023

Welcome to May 2023's edition of The Pig Issue.

Farm cats and dogs have been in the news recently, and in this edition we look at the recent new legislation and zoonotic considerations of our farm companions (and pets)!

We discuss the the administration of post-farrowing (after placenta delivery) pain relief to sows and its implications for growth rates in piglets and highlight the fact applications are now open for Animal Health and Welfare Grants