Impact of feed, light and access to manipulable material on tail biting in pigs with intact tails

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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Main Authors: Per Wallgren, Magnus Johansson, Torun Wallgren, Zeljko Susic, Kerstin Sigfridson, Sven-Erik Johansson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Subjects:
Daylength
Hay silage
Illumination
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-023-00716-8

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