Aims and objectives
When you have worked through this material you will:
- be aware of the extent of pig castration practices across the EU
- know the main reasons why pigs are castrated
- understand the background science of the effects of castration
- be able to describe the process of pig castration and its consequences
- be aware of alternatives to pig castration, their advantages and disadvantages
- be aware of producers' and consumers' attitudes towards alternatives to pig castration