Higher light intensity and mat temperature attract piglets to creep areas in farrowing pens

Loose farrowing pens have been considered as alternatives to crates to enhance sow welfare. A major concern with pen systems is often higher piglet pre-weaning mortality, especially due to crushing by the sow. An optimal management of light and mat surface temperature may promote greater piglet use...

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Main Authors: G.M. Morello, J.N. Marchant-Forde, G.M. Cronin, R.S. Morrison, J.-L. Rault
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-01-01
Series:Animal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731118003300