Influence of A Cooled, Solid Lying Area on the Pen Fouling and Lying Behavior of Fattening Pigs
Increasing demands on animal welfare and the higher temperatures in summer due to climate change make it necessary to adapt conventional pig husbandry systems. A cooled, solid lying area has the potential to increase lying comfort and reduce the heat stress, which improves animal welfare. In the pre...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-07-01
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| Series: | Agriculture |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/10/7/307 |