Pig tail length is associated with the prevalence of tail malformations but not with inflammation of the tail
Based on the phenotypic variation found in the present study, it seems possible to influence tail length through breeding. It remains to be seen whether the available potential is sufficient to actually reduce tail biting. At the same time, a higher incidence of kinked tails and necrosis is to be expected.
Authors
- S. Koenig (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4226-3696)
- Gerald Reiner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4284-0345)
- Petra Engel
- Katharina Gerhards
- Sabrina Becker
- Christiane Egerer
Institutions
- Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Veterinary Research
- Published
- 2025-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-04598-y
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35
Funders
- Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft