Comparison of Vocalization Patterns in Piglets Which Were Crushed to Those Which Underwent Human Restraint
Though many studies focused on piglet crushing utilizing piglet vocalizations to test sow response, none have verified the properties of test vocalizations against actual crushing events. Ten sows were observed 48 h after parturition, and crushing events were recorded from all sows. When a crushing...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-08-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/8/138 |