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...
Main Authors: | Mona Lilian Vestbjerg Larsen, Maja Bertelsen, Lene Juul Pedersen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2019-04-01
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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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