"We had to pig-proof our home, which is basically child-proofing on steroids because of their strength," he said. "There's not a child lock in the world that will hold a cupboard closed if a pig ...

For the last 25 years, he’s travelled to contests all over Europe, where he runs his expert eye over various different breeds, from Dutch to Himalayan guinea pigs.

A concerning trend has emerged on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, where teenagers are being exposed to the promotion of a potent steroid used to bulk up livestock.

Take for example the latest ad by Manitoba Pork Council. They claim that “all retailed Canadian pork is antibiotic, growth hormone and steroid free.” It’s a claim presumably borrowed from A&W.

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