Effect of Social Group Size on Aggressive Behaviour of Grower-finisher Pigs
By Thusith S. Samarakone and Harold W. Gonyou, Prairie Swine Centre Inc. Published by Bacon Bits, Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development - The effect of large group size on the social behaviour of pigs is poorly understood. A study was conducted to assess the social aggression of grower-finisher pigs in large groups. Pigs with large social group experience displayed a significant reduction in aggressive behaviour compared to those living in small social groups.
26 July 2004
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