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What is tail docking?
The process of removing an animal’s tail.
Why do we tail dock a rottweiler?
Traditionally, to increase performance. Now, to distinguish the breed.
True or False:
Beef cows are tail docked to keep their tails clean.
FALSE
Name one breed of sheep that are used for tail docking.
Every breed
Name one breed of pig that is used for tail docking.
All breeds.
What animals get their tail docked?
Dog, Cow, Sheep, Pig
The best age to dock a dog’s tail is?
2 months
5-6 days
3-5 days
2 weeks
3-5 days
What is the most used method of tail docking a cow?
Banding
Methods used to tail dock a sheep?
Hot knife or band
What is the most used method of tail docking a pig?
Clippers
Why is it cruel to dock a dog‘s tail?
When it is done without anesthesia. (“it hurts”)
Where do you cut the tail of a dog?
Cut it to the length of a dime.
Where do you cut the tail of a cow?
At the bottom of the tail bone.
Where do you cat the tail of a sheep?
Low enough to cover ”bum-hole.”
Where do you cut the tail of a pig?
Around 2 cm from the tail base.
Where did tail docking first occur?
In ancient Rome.
What is the most painless way of tail docking?
Banding
Best age to tail dock a cow?
Within first 3 weeks of birth.
Best age to tail dock a sheep?
7 days old
Best time to tail dock a pig?
Within 24 hours of birth.
Why did they tail dock dogs in early America?
They believed the tails were possessed by demons.
Reasons for tail docking a dog?
To stop a dog from chasing and hunting if they were owned by a poor person.
To conform to standard appearances.
Reasons for tail docking a cow?
To improve cleanliness and comfort of utter. Improves milk quality and hygiene.
Reasons for tail docking a sheep?
Prevents blowfly strike.
(Bugs)
Reasons for tail docking a pig?
Prevent cannibalism among pigs. Reduce tail biting.