Minipigs needed for research are fed on the floor so that they can root and forage for their feed using their snout. They are also offered many different types of toys to help provide tactile enrichment as they enjoy sniffing, touching and manipulating objects with their snouts. And, of course, they enjoy anything they can eat.
Pigs are smart, social animals that like to nibble and root. Balls and puzzle toys are provided to engage them in rooting…
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a disorder that causes itchy, red, cracked skin that is also prone to infections and thickening. Currently there…
Minipigs needed for research are fed on the floor so that they can root and forage for their feed using their snout. …
Liviya (2016) is part of the Love Letter Series which connects the inspiring and impactful stories of patients’ lives and legacies with animal-based research.…
