Freedom to Move: Free Lactation Pens Improve Sow Welfare
Farrowing crates present a major animal welfare problem. This study investigated the effects of temporary confinement at farrowing on sow welfare and aimed to determine whether this type of system could improve sow welfare through increased freedom of movement. Sows were housed in one of two farrowi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-07-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/14/1762 |