Enrichment devices for undocked heavy pigs: effects on animal welfare, blood parameters and production traits
Two independent trials were carried out to test the effectiveness of different environmental enrichments in improving Italian heavy pigs’ welfare. Eighty undocked Landrace × Large White barrows (body weight range: 27.1–158.4 kg) were used. In Trial 1, group C1 received a metal chain and group WL woo...
Main Authors: | Eleonora Nannoni, Luca Sardi, Marika Vitali, Erminio Trevisi, Annarita Ferrari, Michela E. Ferri, Maria L. Bacci, Nadia Govoni, Sara Barbieri, Giovanna Martelli |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2019-01-01
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Series: | Italian Journal of Animal Science |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2018.1472531 |
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