Suffolk pig farmer provides live music for animals

A Suffolk farmer claims playing live music to his pigs makes them more relaxed, calm and content. Mark Hayward, of Dingley Dell Pork near Wickham Market, plays harmonica and invites the farm's 'house band' The Broadside Boys to perform. He said: "The pigs respond to your mood and music and talking to our animals is a key part of that." The RSPCA said its survey of 249 farmers showed a majority felt music and talking improved animal welfare.