ArticleFrontiers in veterinary science2019
Evidence of Pain, Stress, and Fear of Humans During Tail Docking and the Next Four Weeks in Piglets (
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- Welfare of pigs on farm.EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2022Article
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- Tail-Biting in Pigs: A Scoping Review.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2021Article
- Koi (Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2021Article
- On-Farm Welfare Assessment Protocol for Suckling Piglets: A Pilot Study.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2020Article
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Abstract
Tail docking is widely performed in pig farms to prevent tail biting. We investigated the consequences of this practice on behavioral indicators of pain and stress, and on the human-piglet relationship during lactation. Within 19 litters, piglets (1-3 days of age) were submitted on day 0 (D0) to docking with a cautery iron (D), sham-docking (S), or no docking (U). Piglets from the D and S groups were observed during the procedure (body movements and vocalizations) and just after, in isolation, during 20 s for body, tail and ear postures as well as ear movements. Piglets from the three treatments were observed in their home pen after docking on D0 and D3 afternoon for body posture, tail posture and movements. Piglets from the D and U groups were observed on D6, D12, D19, and D26 in their home pen for oral behavior, body, and tail posture. Tail damage and tear staining were scored on D5, D11, D18, and D25. A 5-min motionless human test was performed on D14. During the procedure, D piglets screamed more and with a higher intensity (
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