A Comparison of the Behavior, Physiology, and Offspring Resilience of Gestating Sows When Raised in a Group Housing System and Individual Stalls

A Comparison of the Behavior, Physiology, and Offspring Resilience of Gestating Sows When Raised in a Group Housing System and Individual Stalls

Being in a confined environment causes chronic stress in gestating sows, which is detrimental for sow health, welfare and, consequently, offspring physiology. This study assessed the health and welfare of gestating sows housed in a group housing system compared to individual gestation stalls. After...

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Main Authors: Xin Liu, Pengkang Song, Hua Yan, Longchao Zhang, Ligang Wang, Fuping Zhao, Hongmei Gao, Xinhua Hou, Lijun Shi, Bugao Li, Lixian Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
group housing system
individual stall
behavior
stress hormone
offspring
gestating sows
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/7/2076

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