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Tail-biting in pigs is a complex welfare issue with multifactorial causes, making it hard to predict and control. This review charts literature on risk factors and interventions, highlighting inconsistencies and the need for standardized terminology in swine production.

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Area of Science:

  • Animal Science
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Welfare

Background:

  • Tail-biting is a significant welfare concern in commercial swine production.
  • Despite extensive research, tail-biting remains difficult to predict and control due to its multifactorial nature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and chart all available literature on risk factors and interventions for tail-biting in pigs.
  • To identify gaps in the existing literature and assess its relevance for a future systematic review.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive online literature search was conducted across four databases.
  • Searched for English, peer-reviewed, and grey literature published between January 1, 1970, and May 31, 2019.
  • Relevance screening and data charting were performed by two independent reviewers.

Main Results:

  • The search strategy yielded 465 citations, with 118 undergoing full-text screening.
  • 18 articles were excluded, and the review included data on interventions, risk factors, and outcomes.
  • Inconsistencies were found in reported risk factors and intervention effectiveness for tail-biting.

Conclusions:

  • The multifactorial nature of tail-biting and inconsistencies in research findings underscore the challenges in controlling this behavior.
  • There is a clear need for standardized terminology and experimental approaches to better understand and manage tail-biting in pigs.