A trait or a state - how consistent are tail biting phenotypes in pigs?
J.-Y. Chou, R. B. D'Eath, D. A. Sandercock, K. O'Driscoll
This study examines whether tail biting phenotypes in pigs persist after tail biting behavior ceases, finding transient behavioral differences in biters but lasting cortisol changes in victims.
bioRxiv · Feb 16, 2023 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition