Undocked Tails, Mycoplasma-like Lesions and Gastric Ulcers in Slaughtering Pigs: What Connection?

Tail biting is an economical and behavioral problem in the pork production system worldwide and systematic tail docking has been applied for decades to decrease the risk of its onset. However, legal and market-driven requirements are leading pig producers to rear undocked animals. The aim of this wo...

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Published in:	Animals
Main Authors:	Annalisa Scollo, Mustansar Abbas, Barbara Contiero, Flaviana Gottardo
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Subjects:	tail docking pig welfare slaughter evaluation mycoplasma-like lesions gastric ulcers
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/2/305