Effect of space allowance and mixing on growth performance and body lesions of grower-finisher pigs in pens with a single wet-dry feeder
Abstract Background Low space allowance (SA) and mixing may result in reduced growth performance (GP) and animal welfare issues because of adverse social behaviours directed to pen mates. This could be exacerbated in pens with single space feeders owing to social facilitation of feeding behaviour. T...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Porcine Health Management |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-020-00187-7 |