The fetal pig develops primary teeth (which are later replaced with permanent teeth). Some may erupt during fetal stage, which is why some of the fetuses show evidence of teeth.

Do baby pigs have teeth?

Piglets are born with sharp incisor teeth to fight for the best teats. Once a piglet has established ownership of a teat, he or she will vigorously defend it. Fighting for teats is most severe if the sow does not have enough milk for all of her piglets.

What teeth do we remove in the baby pig at birth?

Pigs have 8 canine teeth often referred to as needle teeth or wolf teeth. It is a good management practice to clip these teeth within the first day after birth. If left unclipped these teeth may cause injuries to littermates and the sow's udder. These cuts can easily become infected.