Factors that affect tail biting in pigs
Share this page via
Production and Welfare
01 June 2018
Completed Project
This project has two objectives. These are:
Tail-biting is a pig behaviour that causes pain, injury, and sometimes even mortality in its victims. There are a number of factors that can contribute to this behaviour, and this project explored those.
Value for producers:
Recommendations:
For further information on production and welfare, please contact Rebecca Athorn on 0436 655 015 or email: rebecca.athorn@australianpork.com.au