Planimetric Determination of the Static Space of Cull Sows as the First Step towards a Recommendation of Loading Densities for Cull Sows during Road Transportation in the European Union

Planimetric Determination of the Static Space of Cull Sows as the First Step towards a Recommendation of Loading Densities for Cull Sows during Road Transportation in the European Union

The available floor space is an important welfare factor for cull sows during transportation. Sows of modern genetics reach a size and weight far exceeding those of fattening pigs. In most countries, there are no binding, consistent regulations for the maximum loading densities, especially for sows...

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Main Authors: Heidi Arndt, Birgit Spindler, Stephanie Hohmeier, Jörg Hartung, Nicole Kemper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Agriculture
Subjects:
animal transportation
animal welfare
planimetry
space requirements
static space
stocking density
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/1/20

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