Reviewing the complexities of pig welfare and transportation

Researchers Fiona Rioja-Lang, Jennifer Brown, Egan Brockhoff, and Luigi Faucitano review the latest literature on the factors influencing swine welfare during transport in Canada.
calendar icon 7 March 2019
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Transport has emerged as a significant welfare concern for the swine industry
Transport has emerged as a significant welfare concern for the swine industry
The type of vehicle and loading procedure can influence stress levels in market pigs
The type of vehicle and loading procedure can influence stress levels in market pigs
The proper use of bedding can help pigs cope with extreme ambient temperatures
The proper use of bedding can help pigs cope with extreme ambient temperatures
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