Influence of group size on performance and tail biting in growing-finishing pigs with intact tails.

Anim Welf · 2026 · PMC12805191 · PMID 41550099

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Mortality and morbidity rates did not differ significantly between group sizes, but a numerically greater proportion of pig removals due to tail-biting injuries was observed in small (3.2%) compared to large groups (0.5%), representing a statistical trend ( P = 0.06).

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