Learn the basics of humane farm animal care, including polled genetics in dairy cattle, why are antibiotics given to livestock, and lamb, calf, and piglet castration methods.

The castration of pigs prevents the "boar taint" smell in the meat and allows them to contain more fat. However in practice this can be very different. Now, for the first time, a scientific team has ...

Earlier this year, the National Pork Board introduced its new slogan: “Be inspired.” It isn’t nearly as catchy as “the other white meat,” an earlier campaign that touted the health benefits of pork, ...

Castration and tail docking are common management practices performed on commercial swine farms in the US and around the world to reduce adverse behaviors and the occurrence of boar taint. However, ...

A winning healthy bull showcased at this years, Nairobi Show. Photo: Alex Wachira, Standard. The castration of male cattle is a common practice throughout the world. It is defined as the removal or ...