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Small-scale pig keeping: the benefits of accurate body condition scoring

Michaela Giles provides her next insight into small-scale pig production with a tutorial in body condition scoring.

21 June 2019

3 minute read

By: Dr Michaela Giles

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Body condition scoring requires a hands-on approach using a flat palm to feel the amount of fat covering the bones of the pig — Body condition scoring requires a hands-on approach using a flat palm to feel the amount of fat covering the bones of the pig
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How to body condition score pigs. © The Commuter Pig Keeper, Michaela Giles

Dr Michaela Giles

Michaela has worked in the livestock health industry as a research scientist since 1985. She is a director of the British Pig Association and is an active member of the British government’s Pig Expert Group. Michaela is also the author of The Commuter Pig Keeper.

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