Soiling of Pig Pens: A Review of Eliminative Behaviour

This is a comprehensive review on the pigs’ normal eliminatory behaviour (i.e., defaecation and urination) and pen soiling. This review is aimed primarily at solving issues with pen soiling in current systems, and ultimately at the future design of a well-functioning pig toilet, which we intend to e...

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Main Authors: Eleonora Nannoni, André J.A. Aarnink, Herman M. Vermeer, Inonge Reimert, Michaela Fels, Marc B.M. Bracke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/11/2025