How stimuli by toys affect pigs growth, health and welfare
Pigs do naturally have a high motivation to explore their environment. In a poor environment pigs still display this motivation and when there is no stimulation in the pen, pigs direct their behavior at pen-mates and pen components. Lack of stimulation can lead to decreased welfare and increased str...
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Language: | English |
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Högskolan på Gotland, Institutionen för kultur, energi och miljö
2010
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Online Access: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hgo:diva-731 |