Pen Fouling in Finisher Pigs: Changes in the Lying Pattern and Pen Temperature Prior to Fouling

Pen fouling, where the pigs choose to rest in their designated excretion area (the slatted floors) and excrete in their designated resting area (the solid floors), is an undesired behaviour and should be prevented when possible. One strategy to prevent fouling is early detection by means of either a...

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Main Authors: Mona Lilian Vestbjerg Larsen, Maja Bertelsen, Lene Juul Pedersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fvets.2019.00118/full

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