One of the primary jobs of the farrowing house staff is to care for the baby
pigs. Not only do they need the warmth and security of their mother, the
sow, they also need some additional care and attention. This video details
seven of the most important procedures: trimming teeth, cutting the naval
cord, giving supplemental iron, cutting tails, castration, ear notching, and
taping splayed legs. To view a small video clip of "Successful Swine Production" click on the image to the left.