		Basic Husbandry Practices and Veterinary Care (IIRR, 1996, 60 p.)
			Foreword
			Body parts of farm animals
			Names of farm animals
			Farm animals and their young
			Livestock production
			Reproduction of poultry
			Breeding
			Care of calves and kids at birth
			Care of piglets
			Feeding orphaned animals
			Nutrition
			Deworming
			Vaccination
			Castration
			Hoof trimming
			Dehorning
			Clipping milk teeth of piglets
			Disinfection of pen and equipment
			Waste management and disposal
			Pesticides

Newborn piglets have 4 pairs of sharp teeth, 2 pairs on the lower and upper jaws.

Clipping these teeth will reduce the incidence of injury to the udder of the row and to the other piglets.

1. Clip teeth close to the gums.

2. Smoothen the clipped edges using a nail cutter or clipper.

Items needed

- Clipper or
- Nail cutter