How do stocking density and straw provision affect fouling in conventionally housed slaughter pigs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2017.09.005
Abstract: Abstract The aim of the study was to investigate when fouling appears in conventionally housed slaughter pigs and whether stocking density and straw provision are risk factors to fouling. During four batches of a total… read more here.
Keywords: density straw; stocking density; density; slaughter pigs ... See more keywords
Effects of straw provision, as environmental enrichment, on behavioural indicators of welfare and emotions in pigs reared in an experimental system
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DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2019.01.020
Abstract: Abstract The present study aimed to investigate whether straw provision in pigs increases positive emotions, indicated by tail movement, and reduces poor welfare indicators (agonistic and displacement behaviours), including indicators of negative emotions (ear movement).… read more here.
Keywords: control sessions; control; session; straw provision ... See more keywords