Freedom to Grow: Improving Sow Welfare also Benefits Piglets
Piglet mortality, especially due to crushing, is a concern in pig production. While current systems use farrowing crates to reduce mortality, they present major animal welfare problems for the sow. This study investigated the effects of free lactation farrowing accommodation on the welfare of piglet...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/4/1181 |