Does boar presence influence aggression, shoulder scratches and stress among newly mixed bred sows?
By M. J. Séguin, T.M. Widowski and R.M. Friendship, University of Guelph; R.N. Kirkwood and A.J. Zanella, Michigan State University - This article is taken from the University of Guelph Swine Research Review 2005 report. In group housing systems, the mixing of unfamiliar sows often results in aggression within the first few days which can cause injury and stress.
12 November 2005
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