Establishing Bedding Requirements during Transport and Monitoring Skin Temperature during Cold and Mild Seasons after Transport for Finishing Pigs

The broad aim of this study was to determine whether bedding level in the transport trailer influenced pig performance and welfare. Specifically, the objective was to define the bedding requirements of pigs during transportation in commercial settings during cold and mild weather. Animals (n = 112,0...

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Main Authors: John McGlone, Anna Johnson, Avi Sapkota, Rebecca Kephart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-05-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/4/2/241