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....

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Main Authors: Christiane Egerer, Katharina Gerhards, Sabrina Becker, Petra Engel, Sven König, Gerald Reiner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-04598-y
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