Sanitary housing conditions modify the performance and behavioural response of weaned pigs to feed- and housing-related stressors

Sanitary housing conditions modify the performance and behavioural response of weaned pigs to feed- and housing-related stressors

Pigs are confronted with changes in farming practices that may affect performance and animal well-being. The sanitary conditions of the farm can have an impact on the ability of pigs to adapt to these changes. This study aimed to analyse how weaned pigs respond to common farming practices of changes...

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Main Authors: H. Pastorelli, N. Le Floc'h, E. Merlot, M.C. Meunier-Salaün, J. van Milgen, L. Montagne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-01-01
Series:Animal
Subjects:
sanitary conditions
feed intake
growth
behaviour
pig
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731112001231

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