Behaviour and Performance of Weaned Pigs

US - From the University of Minnesota, Li and Johnston have published a paper on the behaviour and performance of pigs previously housed in large groups. They highlighted possible welfare issues when mixing pigs born to group-housed lactating sows. Body weight variation led to more aggression and injuries for the unfamiliar pigs.
calendar icon 6 January 2009
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