Individual behavioral correlates of tail biting in pre-finishing piglets

IntroductionTail biting is a widespread problem in pig production systems and has a negative impact on both animal welfare and farm income. This explorative study aims to validate how tail biting is related to general behaviors at the individual level and explore whether these behaviors are related...

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Main Authors: Marc Bagaria, Laura Kuiper, Ellen Meijer, Elisabeth H. M. Sterck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.1033463/full