Effect of Pig Synthetic Pheromones and Positive Handling of Pregnant Sows on the Productivity of Nursery Pigs

Effect of Pig Synthetic Pheromones and Positive Handling of Pregnant Sows on the Productivity of Nursery Pigs

Weaning is one of the most important stress events in the life of pigs, increasing the risk for health problems and reduced performance. The release of pheromones in pig stables can be considered an environmental enrichment and alleviate the negative effects of weaning stress in nursery pigs. The pr...

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Main Authors: Dimitri De Meyer, Ilias Chantziaras, Arthi Amalraj, Dominiek Maes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
Subjects:
pigs
pheromones
nursery
performance
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/11/1/20

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