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ť For other uses see dock:For the article relating only to dogs, see Docking (dog)

   For punitive and other use on humans, for example corporal punishment, see Mutilation Docking is used as a term for the intentional removal of part of an animal's tail or ears. The term cropping is also used, more commonly in reference to the docking of ears, while docking more commonly—but not exclusively—refers to the tail. The term bobbing is also used.
History of docking and cropping
Originally, most docking was done for practical purposes. For example, a large horse used for hauling large loads might have its tail docked to prevent it from becoming entangled in tow ropes or harnesses; without docking, it could be dangerous to the horse, and very painful if the tail were tangled, and inconvenient to the owner to tie up the horse's tail for every use.
Agricultural practice
Tail docking may be performed on livestock for a variety of reasons.
   In the case of domestic pigs, where commercially raised animals are kept in close quarters, tail docking is performed to prevent injury or to prevent animals from chewing or biting each others' tails.
   Many breeds of sheep have their tails docked to prevent fly strike.
   While tail docking is an effective preventive method in some cases, if it isn't carried out correctly it may result in other problems such as rectal prolapse. (External Link) Depending on the animal and the culture, docking may be done by cutting (knife or other blade), searing (gas or electrically heated searing iron), or constriction methods (rubber rings or other tourniquets). . Such arthritis can cause the cat extreme pain.

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