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Feed, water, air and comfort: Keys to prevent tail biting
Sep 26, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Feed, water, air and comfort: Keys to prevent tail biting
Tail biting in pigs remains something of a mystery. What triggers a pig or pigs to bite tails? Why do some express this vice and others do not?A simple scoring system can provide insights into tail biting and lameness
Jul 22, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on A simple scoring system can provide insights into tail biting and lameness
Tail biting and lameness directly impact the well-being of growing pigs, which in turn impacts their productivity and the farm’s economics.