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Mirjam Lechner likes the comment:
This was a great work and reminds me back to school early in the 80's when this kind of basic research were implemented by Duke's physiology book.It is good to update this kind of research and check for genetic changes in behavioral patterns.
Article published the March 22, 2024
Introduction:The aetiology of tail biting is highly complex and its appearance in a herd can hardly be predicted. Thus, it becomes extremely important to recognise that tail biting is not a singular symptom. Cases of primary cannibalism are rather rare and need differentiation from cases of tail necrosis without support of other pigs, and from cases of secondary cannibalism as a result of primary ...
Participation in Forum on July 18, 2014
Dear Eric,
im very sure your right with the endotoxin-theory. I´m "hunting" the problem over 3 years consulting farmers. There are not so much helpful researches, because the vet studies didn´t regard the housing/feedings systems and in some times ear necrosis are mixed up with ear biting.
Please if you still want some help - let me know your housing system (plastik or metall floor, drinking sy ...
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