What should be done to swine right after birth?

• A. Clip teeth, ear notch, trim tail
• B. Vaccinate all piglets
• C. Deworm piglets
• D. Wean immediately

Answer: (A)

After birth, newborn swine receive immediate care aimed at preventing injuries and establishing identification. Clipping teeth helps reduce injuries to littermates and teats during nursing, ear notch provides permanent identification for tracking, and tail trim reduces the likelihood of tail biting later on. Vaccinating all piglets right at birth isn’t a standard, universal practice—the timing and need for vaccines depend on specific health programs. Deworming is typically done later, not immediately after birth. Weaning right away would deprive piglets of colostrum and nutrition they need in the first days. So the combination of clipping teeth, ear notch, and tail trim is the appropriate action to take right after birth.