During tail docking the tails of newborn piglets are burnt off and by this the vessels are closed simultaneously. Pathogens cannot penetrate when the vessels are sealed immediately. Generally tails are docked to a length of 2 – 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. For quick and painless tail docking of newborn piglets. Use gas, no power required. 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. WARNING： Never fill with gas close to open fire and never when the tail docker is on. The gas burner must not be exposed to temperatures above 50℃ or excessive sunlight.