CATDOLL : CATDOLL: This is why pigs bleed when they bite their tails and how to stop the bleeding

Pigs are a common animal on farms, but sometimes they may have unexpected situations, such as tail biting and bleeding. In order to protect the health and welfare of the pig herd, it is very important to promptly understand the reasons for bleeding caused by tail biting and how to stop the bleeding.

Why does a pig bleed when it bites its tail?

There are many possible reasons why pigs bite their tails and bleed:

• Cannibalism: In pigs, tail biting is a behavior to show status or compete for resources. When there is a leadership struggle or resource tension in the herd, pigs may attack each other.
• Poor environment: Environmental factors such as small pen space, insufficient feed or water, and lack of proper pigpen structure may cause pigs to behave anxiously and then bite each other's tails.
• Behavioral issues: In some cases, large pigs may develop mental problems, such as anorexia or excessive stress, which may cause them to exhibit unusually aggressive behavior.

How to stop bleeding

When a pig bites its tail and bleeds, here are some emergency measures to stop the bleeding:

• Isolate large pigs: If a pig is found biting its tail and bleeding, it should be isolated immediately to prevent other pigs from further attacking and causing more damage.
• Hemostatic agents: You can use some hemostatic agents specifically for pigs and apply them to the wound to help reduce bleeding.
• Pressure hemostasis: Place clean gauze or bandage on the wound and apply appropriate pressure to promote blood coagulation and stop bleeding.
• Medical attention: If measures to stop bleeding are ineffective or the injury is too severe, seek veterinary help immediately and have a professional handle the situation.

It should be noted that it is more important to prevent bleeding from tail biting in older pigs. The incidence of tail biting in pigs can be reduced by improving the pig house environment, providing sufficient feed and water, and providing appropriate activities and entertainment.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope it will help you understand why pigs bleed when they bite their tails and how to stop the bleeding.