Nebraska Swine Report 2005 : Teeth Clipping - Have You Tried to Quit?
By Duane E. Reese, Extension Swine
Specialist, University of Nebraska and Barbara E. Straw, Extension Veterinarian, Michigan State
University - Results from several experiments were reviewed to collect information on the value of piglet “needle-neeth” clipping. The incidence of facial and udder lesions generally is increased when teeth are left intact.