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Influence of access to grass silage on the welfare of sows introduced to a large dynamic group

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 November 2017

N E O’Connell
N E O’Connell*
Affiliation:
Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland, Hillsborough, Co. Down, UK
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Pregnant sows are commonly fed a restricted diet in order to minimise fat deposition and maximise efficiency of feed utilisation. This restrictive regime can contribute to increased levels of aggression, and also to the development of stereotypic behaviours (Meunier-Salaün et al., 2001). The objective of this study was to assess the effects of providing access to grass silage on the welfare of sows introduced to a large dynamic group.

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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science , Volume 2006 , March 2006 , pp. 70
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Copyright © The American Society of International Law 2016

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References

Meunier-Salaün, M.C., Edwards, S.A. and Robert, S. 2001. Effect of dietary fibre on the behaviour and health of the restricted fed sow. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 90: 53-69.Google Scholar