The electric tail docker can easily dock large number of pig tails efficently and rapidly without as much effort as a standard docker.

For quick and painless tail docking of newborn piglets reduces the risk of infections Tail docking recommended shortly after birth  max. 3 to 4 days  one refill docks up to 120 tails all metal parts made of stainless steel complete kit with one tail docker and a canister of lighter gas
During tail docking the tails of newborn piglets are burnt off and by this the vessels close simultaneously. Pathogens cannot penetrate when the vessels are sealed immediately. Generally tails are docked to a length of 2 to 3 cm. The reason for tail docking is to avoid cannibalism among pigs that might take place if tails remain long during rearing and fattening