Effects of the Truck Suspension System on Animal Welfare, Carcass and Meat Quality Traits in Pigs
The objective of this study was to assess the effects of two types of commercial suspension (leaf-spring (LS) vs. air suspension (AS)) installed on two similar double-decked trucks on blood cortisol and lactate concentration, lairage behavior, carcass skin lesions and pork quality traits of 120 cros...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/7/1/5 |