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...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Södergren, Carin
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Högskolan på Gotland, Institutionen för kultur, energi och miljö 2010
Subjects:
Online Access:http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hgo:diva-731