Tail Biting - Pinpointing the causes
By The National Committee for Pig Production, Annual Report 2004, Denmark and published by NCSU Swine Extension - Tail biting is one of the most frequent problems in weaner and finisher units. We are trying to pinpoint the causes of tail biting with a view to eliminate the problem. There is constant focus on labour-saving pen types and feeding systems that at the same time increase the economic profit of each pig.