Does diet affect tail biting in pigs?
The dietary composition selected for optimum performance for the average pig may be involved in disrupting gut health and the predisposition to tail biting. How does this work? Tail biting is an abnormal, pathological behaviour and a major health and welfare issue in commercial pig production systems. It is a multi-factorial challenge associated with various risk factors.
Key risk factors for tail biting
The key risk factors for tail biting include enrichment, climate, health and fitness, com
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