Impact of feed, light and access to manipulable material on tail biting in pigs with intact tails
Abstract Background Tail biting (TB) is a welfare issue with economic consequences due to infections and ill-thrift. This study aimed to reduce tail injuries in a high-performing non-tail-docking pig herd. Results During eleven years preceding the trial, the annual incidence of tail injuries registe...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2024-01-01
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Series: | Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-023-00716-8 |