Dock tails

Description

Cut off part of the tail of pigs to keep stressed animals from biting each other’s tails.

Alternative labels

pig tail cutting
pigs tails cutting
tail docking
tails docking
docking tails
cutting pig tails
cut pig tails

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Dock tails is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Optional skill

Dock tails is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Livestock worker: Livestock workers maintain the health and welfare of animals. They oversee the breeding/production and day-to-day care such as feeding and watering of animals.

 


 

References

  1. Dock tails – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022