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1. 1. Do the member states of the European Union comply with the legal requirements for pigs regarding manipulable material and tail docking?

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Frida Edman; [2014]
   Keywords : council directive on pigs; pig; tail docking; manipulable material;

   Abstract : Tail biting behaviour is a major animal welfare issue in intense pig production, as well as an economic issue. To prevent the behaviour, tail docking is practised. It is a painful procedure where a part of or the whole tail is cut off. READ MORE