Effect of Olfactory Stimulation during Suckling on Agonistic Behaviour in Weaned Pigs
The application of a banana scent to the skin of the mammary glands increased milk consumption by the piglets, according to researchers based in Espinardo, Spain. While the treatment did not affect post-weaning performance was applied to the feed trough, the presence of the banana scent during the suckling phase was associated with less aggressive behaviour in these piglets.
23 February 2012
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