Cosmetic tail docking: an overview of abuse and report of an interesting case

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DC Field	Value	Language
dc.contributor.author	Eyarefe, O. D.	-
dc.contributor.author	Oguntoye, C. O.	-
dc.date.accessioned	2021-10-12T08:52:36Z	-
dc.date.available	2021-10-12T08:52:36Z	-
dc.date.issued	2016	-
dc.identifier.other	ui_art_eyarefe_cosmetic_2016	-
dc.identifier.other	BMC Veterinary Research 12(41), 2016. Pp. 1 - 4	-
dc.identifier.uri	http://ir.library.ui.edu.ng/handle/123456789/5641	-
dc.description.abstract	Background: This paper presents an overview of the global controversies surrounding cosmetic tail docking in puppies, some observed inconsistent practices among dog breeders and Veterinarians in West Africa, and the need for the African Veterinary Profession to take a decisive position on the cosmetic docking procedure. Case presentation: An interesting report of observed complications associated with cosmetic tail docking in a 3 week old male Boerboel is reported alongside the management of the ensuing complications. Conclusion: This paper highlights the still prevalent practice of cosmetic tail docking and seeks to enlighten clinicians towards stemming its abuse in Africa	en_US
dc.language.iso	en_US	en_US
dc.publisher	Cross Mark	en_US
dc.subject	Dog	en_US
dc.subject	Tail docking	en_US
dc.subject	Abuse	en_US
dc.subject	Rubber rings	en_US
dc.subject	Animal welfare	en_US
dc.title	Cosmetic tail docking: an overview of abuse and report of an interesting case	en_US
dc.type	Article	en_US
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