Which Is the Best Reason for Tail Docking in Piglets

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which is the best reason for tail docking in piglets?

• A) To reduce the incidence of tail biting and possible paralysis
• B) To reduce the collection of fecal matter around the anus
• C) To prevent maggots being laid beneath the skin
• D) To remove the testicles

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Substance P

A neuropeptide involved in the transmission of pain and other sensory information to the central nervous system.

Pheromones

Chemical substances produced and released into the environment by an animal, affecting the behavior or physiology of others of the same species.

Cytokines

Signaling proteins secreted by cells, playing a critical role in immune system responses and inflammation.

Pyrimidines

A class of nitrogenous organic compounds with a single six-member ring, found in nucleic acids (DNA and RNA).