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¹University of Bristol, Department of Farm Animal Science, Langford House, Langford BS40 5DU, UK. nina.taylor@bristol.ac.uk

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Comparing pig tail-biting data is challenging due to varied definitions. This review proposes classifying tail-biting into three types to better understand pig motivation and improve welfare.

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Area of Science:

Animal Behaviour
Animal Welfare Science
Veterinary Science

Background:

Tail-biting in pigs is a welfare concern with data limitations.
Existing research is difficult to compare due to inconsistent definitions of tail-biting behavior and lesions.
Abattoir and farm data are limited, often under-recording the behavior and lacking environmental context.

Purpose of the Study:

To review existing literature on pig tail-biting from a novel perspective.
To propose a classification of tail-biting into three descriptive behavioral types: 'two-stage', 'sudden-forceful', and 'obsessive'.
To explore potential differing motivational bases and environmental factors for each behavioral type.

Main Methods:

Literature review of scientific studies on pig tail-biting.
Analysis of existing data limitations and inconsistencies.
Categorization of tail-biting behaviors into distinct types based on descriptive characteristics.

Main Results:

Current data collection methods (farm, abattoir) are insufficient for detailed analysis.
Inconsistent definitions hinder comparative research on tail-biting.
A new classification framework ('two-stage', 'sudden-forceful', 'obsessive') is proposed for better understanding.

Conclusions:

Classifying tail-biting into specific behavioral types may offer deeper insights into pig motivation.
Understanding these types can help identify specific environmental and husbandry adjustments needed to improve pig welfare.
Further research is needed to validate this classification and its implications for welfare.