Importance of drinker positioning for swine welfare
Understanding eliminative behaviour in pigs has important implications for improving the design of pig housing facilities and maximising pig welfare. A simple drinker-positioning method has been shown to increase the cleanliness of pigs’ dedicated lying areas, writes Matthew Wedzerai
14 May 2018
2 minute read
By: 
Emily Houghton
Editor, The Pig Site
Emily Houghton is a Zoology graduate from Cardiff University and was the editor of The Pig Site from October 2017 to May 2020. Emily has worked in livestock husbandry, and has written, conducted and assisted with research projects regarding the synthesis of welfare and productivity of free-range food species.
