Comparison of Vocalization Patterns in Piglets Which Were Crushed to Those Which Underwent Human Restraint

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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Main Authors: Nichole M. Chapel, Jeffrey R. Lucas, Scott Radcliffe, Kara R. Stewart, Donald C. Lay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
piglet crushing
swine vocalization
sow-piglet communication
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/8/138

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