For pigs, the primary reason for castration is to avoid an undesirable odor and flavor in pork from sexually mature boars. Tail Docking Historically, tail docking has been performed on pigs, sheep, ...

(A 250-pound growing pig has a space of 22.5 square feet, more than what's required by other animal welfare organizations.) They also must have access to an outdoor area. Tail docking, a common ...

On July 23, the National Milk Producers Federation Board of Directors approved a resolution opposing tail docking of dairy cows in their industry guidelines, recommending the practice be phased out by ...