Pig tail length is associated with the prevalence of tail malformations but not with inflammation of the tail
Abstract Background Assuming that tail length is associated with the prevalence of tail biting, attempts are being made to shorten tails by genetic selection in order to avoid the painful procedure of docking. However, undesirable side effects such as kinky tails and inflammatory changes may occur....
| 發表在: | BMC Veterinary Research |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
| 格式: | Article |
| 語言: | 英语 |
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2025-02-01
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| 在線閱讀: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-04598-y |