Influence of providing objects to piglets before and after weaning on behaviour and weight gain
Barren rearing environment and early weaning of piglets can lead to a high level of distress, behavioural disturbances and reduction in weight gain. The main aim of this thesis was to study the effects of potential enrichment objects on piglet’s behaviour and weight gain during the pre- and post-wea...
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SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health (until 231231)
2013
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