Effects of intermittent lighting on resting behavior by newly weaned piglets
By ST Millman, KC Sheppard, M Madden, A Valliant Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph - This article is taken from the University of Guelph Swine Research Review 2005 report. Piglets are challenged with a number of stressors during weaning, including environmental, social, and diet changes, and potential introduction to new pathogens. Combined effect of these changes can compromise welfare, immune status, and profitability of commercial operations due to the higher incidence of infections common with weaning.
12 September 2005
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