Damaging behaviors (DB) such as tail and ear biting are prevalent in pig production and
reduce welfare and performance. Anecdotal reports suggest that health challenges increase …

Tail biting is a serious animal welfare and economic problem in pig production. Tail docking,
which reduces but does not eliminate tail biting, remains widespread. However, in the EU …

This scientific opinion focuses on the welfare of pigs on farm, and is based on literature and
expert opinion. All pig categories were assessed: gilts and dry sows, farrowing and lactating …

Tail biting is a major welfare and economic problem for indoor pig producers worldwide.
Low tail posture is an early warning sign which could reduce tail biting unpredictability …

Handling and stunning at slaughter plants has greatly improved through the use of
numerical scoring. The purpose of this paper is to encourage the use of numerical scoring …

Tail biting is a common problem in modern pig production and has a negative impact on
both animal welfare and economic result of the farm. Tail biting risk is increased by …

Expansion of the meat inspection process to incorporate animal-based welfare
measurements could contribute towards significant improvements in pig (Sus scrofa …

To limit tail biting incidence, most pig producers in Europe tail dock their piglets. This is
despite EU Council Directive 2008/120/EC banning routine tail docking and allowing it only …

Sedentary behavior has been identified as an independent predictor of future cardiovascular
disease risk and all-cause mortality. To explain this association, a growing body of literature …

Incorporating indicators for pig health and welfare at meat inspection could reduce the need
for on-farm assessments. Skin and tail lesions are important welfare indicators in pigs with …