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Aided by students, Auburn scientist probes ideal weight for woolly pigs

Aided by students, Auburn scientist probes ideal weight for woolly pigs

by Olivia Wilkes | Nov 6, 2018 | Animal Sciences, Feature, Student Spotlight

By Olivia Wilkes / Nov 6, 2018 4:44:42 PM Feature The hum of wet/dry vacuums mingles with pig grunts and squeals as Auburn University animal sciences pre-veterinarian junior Maegan Reeves approaches the pen of a curly-haired Mangalitsa pig and sticks a vacuum hose...

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