Pigs are noisy creatures, from their contented oinks to their terrified squeals. But could those sounds contain clues to their emotions and welfare? An international team of researchers say so. For a ...

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European scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm capable of interpreting pig sounds, with the aim of creating a tool that can help farmers improve animal welfare. The ...

The art of raising pigs begins with a strong foundation in the basics, including background knowledge in the terminology used to describe pigs and what different pig sounds usually indicate your ...