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EC publishes a document to prevent the routine of tail-docking in pigs

The document provides useful tools to a harmonised understanding on how the provision of manipulable material and avoidance of tail-docking can be practically achieved.

Following the adoption of the Commission Recommendation (EU) 2016/336 as regards measures to reduce the need for tail-docking, Commission has published a staff working document on best practices with a view to the prevention of routine tail-docking and the provision of enrichment materials to pigs.

The document provides useful tools to a harmonised understanding on how the provision of manipulable material and avoidance of tail-docking can be practically achieved.

Commission Document on best practices with a view to the prevention of routine tail-docking and the provision of enrichment materials to pigs

March 2016/ DG for Health and Food Safety/ European Union.
http://ec.europa.eu/food/

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