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NADIS Knowledge Transfer - Tail Biting in Pigs

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Tail biting can be triggered by: -

	Overstocking
	Ventilation problems
	Feed or water deprivation
	Other disease problems
	All of these

Which of the following is true: -

	Tail biting does not occur in straw based systems
	Slatted systems display a higher prevalence of tail biting
	Tail docking is not necessary in straw based systems
	The pig actually biting tails is usually the dominant animal in the pen
	Tail biting is predictable

The costs of tail biting are made up of: -

	Dead pigs
	Euthanased pigs
	Partial or total condemnation at slaughter
	Reduced growth
	None of these

Tail bitten pigs: -

	Should be isolated
	Should always be destroyed
	Tails should be cleaned with antiseptic or “deterent” spray
	Should be left in with there pen mates
	Are not suitable for human consumption

Tail biting can be prevented by: -

	Weaning on straw
	Weaning on slats
	Docking tails
	Providing toys for pigs to chew on
	Reducing temperatures

Factors which can be associated with tail biting include: -

	Over stocking
	Under stocking
	Dietary inadequacy
	Competition and aggression
	All of these

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