Analysis by means of Wageningen College & Analysis commissioned by means of the Coalition Vitale Varkenshouderij (CoViVa) examines the query of ways pig retaining with a curly tail (i.e. with out docking) may also be made imaginable, from the viewpoint of the chain means. The consequences are in keeping with model-based calculations, the use of literature and interviews for the assumptions.
To prevent tail docking and minimise the chance of tail biting, pig farmers wish to make changes in different spaces. As an example, adjusting the barn (pen format), barn local weather, and feed. Further labour and craftsmanship also are required. The additional prices of retaining pigs with uncut tails range between €9 and €26 consistent with delivered pig. Alternatively, prices can range extensively from farm to farm.
Even in beneficial stipulations, tail biting takes position. It’s assumed that 5-15% of delivered undocked pigs will endure injury to their tails and no longer qualify for imaginable reimbursement from the patron. This may well be paid out for pigs whose tails are intact. Due to this fact, the yield of pigs whose tails are in just right situation must duvet the extra value of all animals delivered. For the yield of a pig with its tail intact to stay successful, the patron of an animal should get started paying 10 to 31 euros extra for a pig with its tail in just right situation. A big share of farms are anticipated to stand prices on the higher finish of this vary; subsequently, a required price between 17 and 31 euros consistent with pig with tail in just right situation is beneficial.
Added to that is the truth that pig farmers will want a number of years to discover ways to handle pigs with curly tails. That is evidenced by means of studies at house and in another country. The reimbursement consistent with pig within the first few years must subsequently be any other EUR 3 upper than the mentioned reimbursement of EUR 10-31 consistent with animal delivered.
June 20, 2023/ Wageningen College & Analysis/ Netherlands.
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