Effect of stocking density and use of environmental enrichment materials on the welfare and the performance of pigs in the growth and finishing phases

Effect of stocking density and use of environmental enrichment materials on the welfare and the performance of pigs in the growth and finishing phases

Aim of study: To evaluate the effects of stocking density and the use of environmental enrichment (EE) objects on the welfare and the performance of pigs in the growing and finishing phases. Area of study: The southern region of Brazil. Material and methods: A total of 240 pigs, 120 immunocastrate...

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Main Authors: Edilson D. Caldas, André Michelon, Luciana Foppa, Sandra M. Simonelli, Carlos R. Pierozan, Julie G. N. Dario, José V. S. Duarte, Camilo C. R. Silva, Caio A. Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria 2021-02-01
Series:Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research
Subjects:
animal welfare
space allowance
toys
Online Access:https://revistas.inia.es/index.php/sjar/article/view/15946

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