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Yes, there is such a thing and we will see this defect from time to time and is commonly seen in piglets. It is due to two or more adjoining caudal vertebrae being fused. The cause seems to be due to a recessive gene factor. As the piglet matures you will notice that the end…
Piglet gut health benefits from citrus extract A Chinese study evaluated the efficacy of citrus extract as a substitute for antibiotics in piglet diets. The results indicate that citrus extract increased the concentrations of plasma essential amino acids, improved intestinal morphology and digestive enzymes activity. Those results were shared in a new publication in the…