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The life of a pig

Kloosterdreef 5, Aarle-Rixtel

Aarle-Rixtel · Pigs

Pig

This location in Aarle-Rixtel keeps pigs.

John and Maarten Rooijakkers

Part of the Rooijakkers brothers' stables is open to the public; they are so-called "display stables." The Rooijakkers regularly appear in the media. The research team observed dead piglets, tumors, and stereotypical behavior.

  • Investigation

    The Ongehoord research team visited no fewer than 26 pig farms. The result was a huge collection of injured, sick, and dead animals. At one organic farm, stereotypical behavior and leg defects were filmed.