Browsing PUBLICACIONS CIENTÍFIQUES by Author "Välimäki, Elina"
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Evaluation of Tail Lesions of Finishing Pigs at the Slaughterhouse: Associations With Herd-Level Observations
Heinonen, Mari; Välimäki, Elina; Laakkonen, Anne-Maija; Toppari, Ina; Vugts, Johannes; Fàbrega, Emma; Valros, Anna (Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021-07-15) Benestar AnimalThe prevalence of tail lesions evaluated at the slaughterhouse varies considerably between herds. These lesions result mainly from tail biting, a harmful behavior with multifactorial origin. This study ... -
Intact tails as a welfare indicator in finishing pigs? Scoring of tail lesions and defining intact tails in undocked pigs at the abattoir
Valros, Anna; Välimäki, Elina; Nordgren, Heli; Vugts, Johannes; Fàbrega, Emma; Heinonen, Mari (Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020-07-16) Benestar AnimalTail biting lesions are a potential measure of on-farm animal welfare, as a large range of stressors increase the risk for tail biting outbreaks. Further, tail biting is a major challenge, as lesions ...