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The effect of drinking trough space allowance on the behaviour and performance of growing pigs

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 November 2021

L M McDonald ,
J Crane ,
A H Stewart ,
S A Edwards  and
P R English
L M McDonald
Affiliation:
SAC, Craibstone Estate, Bucksbum, Aberdeen AB2 9YA, United Kingdom University of Aberdeen, 581 King Street, Aberdeen AB9 lUd, United Kingdom
J Crane
Affiliation:
SAC, Craibstone Estate, Bucksbum, Aberdeen AB2 9YA, United Kingdom
A H Stewart
Affiliation:
SAC, Craibstone Estate, Bucksbum, Aberdeen AB2 9YA, United Kingdom
S A Edwards
Affiliation:
SAC, Craibstone Estate, Bucksbum, Aberdeen AB2 9YA, United Kingdom
P R English
Affiliation:
University of Aberdeen, 581 King Street, Aberdeen AB9 lUd, United Kingdom
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Extract

In the U.K., an increasing number of farmers are housing growing-finishing pigs in large straw-bedded courts. While this method of housing is cost effective and has positive welfare perceptions there may be increased competition for the basic necessities such as food and water. This study was conducted to determine the effect of drinking trough space allowance on a number of performance and behavioural parameters when pigs are housed in large groups on straw.

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Pig Welfare
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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science , Volume 1996 , March 1996 , pp. 205
Copyright
Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 1996

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