Exploration Feeding and Higher Space Allocation Improve Welfare of Growing-Finishing Pigs

Exploration Feeding and Higher Space Allocation Improve Welfare of Growing-Finishing Pigs

Lack of environmental enrichment and high stocking densities in growing-finishing pigs can lead to adverse social behaviors directed to pen mates, resulting in skin lesions, lameness, and tail biting. The objective of the study was to improve animal welfare and prevent biting behavior in an experime...

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Main Authors: Herman M. Vermeer, Nienke C. P. M. M. Dirx-Kuijken, Marc B. M. Bracke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-04-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
animal welfare
environmental enrichment
feeding method
pig
stocking density
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/7/5/36

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