Loading and Unloading Finishing Pigs: Effects of Bedding Types, Ramp Angle, and Bedding Moisture
The use of non-slip surfaces during loading and unloading of finishing pigs plays an important role in animal welfare and economics of the pork industry. Currently, the guidelines available only suggest the use of ramps with a slope below 20 degrees to load and unload pigs. However, the total time i...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-12-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/5/1/13 |