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Bulletin No. 16 - Fall 2003
Dermatology- No Category
BLOWEY R, DONE SH
Tail necrosis in pigs.
Pig Journal, 2003, Volume 51, June, 155-163
First sign of tail necrosis is slight erythema on the dorsal surface of the tail, slightly caudal to its base. Tail necrosis was demonstrated not to be linked to docking, use of tail clippers, holding the tail too tightly for docking, creep lamps nor indoor/outdoor management. The skin of newborn piglets is very delicate and results easily exposed to fecal/environmental contaminants even following mere abrasion. The application of iodine and glycerin to the tails soon after birth prevents tail necrosis.
