High physiological demands in intensively raised pigs: impact on health and welfare*

Genetic selection and better control of the environment of the pigs have resulted in increased production levels concerning both reproduction and growth. Such high performances imply high physiological demands that may deteriorate health and welfare. The aims of this paper are to review the physiolo...

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Main Authors: A. Prunier, M. Heinonen, H. Quesnel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2010-01-01
Series:Animal
Subjects:
pig
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S175173111000008X