Introduction to group lactation pens reduces harmful behaviour in piglets
New research shows that mixing sows and their litters into group lactation pens after seven days encourages expression of motivated behaviours and reduces harmful manipulative behaviours in piglets.References | ||||
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Verdon, M., Morrison, R.S. and Rault, J.L. | ||||
(2019) | Sow and piglet behaviour in group lactation housing from 7 or 14 days post-partum. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. |