When pigs have their tails docked this causes neuroanatomical changes at the nerve endings where the nerve has been cut. These changes may affect the sensitivity of the tails to pain.

Shoulder ulcers in lactating sows affect the behaviour of sows shown as shorter lying time, increased restlessness and lower nursing frequency. This is the result of an investigation conducted by Aarhus University and the Danish Pig Research Centre.

The Milk Levy Foundation has granted 12.7 million Danish kroner to a new research project where scientists from Aarhus University will be one of the parties investigating the sources of contagious mastitis and developing new effective control measures.

There is a clear linear relationship between how long you stay in the sun and how much vitamin D3 your body produces - at least if you are a cow.