tail biting

Much research has shown a complex, bidirectional communication between gut microbiota, intestinal health, and the brain, affecting mood and behaviour via the so-called microbiota-gut-brain axis. Photo: Cecilie Kobek-Kjeldager

13-12-2021 | News

Link between pig diets, gut health and tail biting studied

A pig with an intact tail. - Photo: Henk Riswick

19-04-2021 | News

Germany will evaluate anti-tail docking policy

Illustration: Alltech

20-05-2020 | News

ONE: What constitutes the ‘best’ pig farm?

The pigs receive sawdust to make sure the pens stay dry. The straw is given as an extra safeguard against tail biting. Photo: Henk Riswick

06-12-2019 | Article

Curly tails, great health and 1kg daily growth

Ropes are chewable, destructible, somewhat edible. Photo: J-Y. Chou

27-11-2019 | Article

What to do when tail biting occurs?

A pig with virtually untouched ears. This animal was not part of the research described in this article. Photo: Jan Sibon

20-06-2019 | News

Detection of ear biting in pigs using PLF

Early indicators for tail biting in pigs. Photo: Ronald Hissink

11-02-2019 | Expert opinion

Early indicators for tail biting in pigs

An entire pig tail on a farm in the Netherlands. The tail docking issue is one of the more pressing issues in the EU swine business these days. Photo: Ronald Hissink

13-09-2018 | News

How to deal with pig tail docking and biting?