Housing of Cull Sows in the Hours before Transport to the Abattoir—An Initial Description of Sow Behaviour While Waiting in a Transfer Vehicle

Housing of Cull Sows in the Hours before Transport to the Abattoir—An Initial Description of Sow Behaviour While Waiting in a Transfer Vehicle

In modern pig production, sows are transported by road to abattoirs. For reasons of biosecurity, commercial trucks may have limited access to farms. According to Danish regulations, sows can be kept in stationary transfer vehicles away from the farm for up to two hours before being loaded onto the c...

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Main Authors: Mette S. Herskin, Katrine K. Fogsgaard, Ditte Erichsen, Mia Bonnichsen, Charlotte Gaillard, Karen Thodberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-12-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
behaviour
welfare
cull sows
animal transport
pre-slaughter logistic chain
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/7/1/1

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