Some in the pig industry are now calling for farmers to adopt "teeth grinding" as an alternative to teeth clipping.

"They stopped teeth-clipping in Denmark years ago-but we still do it here because most producers are not prepared to give teeth-grinders a fair chance, even though they are significantly more welfare friendly," said a spokesman for the British campaign.

Compassion believes that all mutilations of farm animals are unacceptable and unnecessary (including teeth grinding) but it is encouraging to see the pig industry accept the fact that animal welfare does need to be improved:

"Teeth grinding is initially more difficult than clipping but is so much more humane because you don't touch the nerve or damage the skin exposing the pig to bacteria and virus."
Industry spokesman

Whilst this is an encouraging response from the pig industry, Compassion will continue to push for an end to all mutilations of pigs, whether these be teeth clipping, teeth grinding, castration or tail docking.

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