Physical and mathematical modelling of the energy requirements of the outdoor sow

With the increase in recent years of the popularity of outdoor pig production systems throughout the UK, it is important to address the welfare and production issues which arise from this method of farming. Outdoor sows are exposed to widely varying environmental conditions which affect their heat l...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Buckner, Lisa Jennifer
Published: University of Aberdeen 1996
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.320772