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