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The welfare of finishing pigs under different housing and feeding systems: 1. liquid versus dry feeding in fully-slatted and straw-bedded housing

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 November 2017

K. Scott ,
D. Armstrong ,
D.J. Chennells ,
P.D. Eckersall ,
B.P. Gill ,
B. Hunt ,
L. Taylor  and
S.A. Edwards
K. Scott*
Affiliation:
School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU
D. Armstrong
Affiliation:
MLC, Milton Keynes MK6 1AX
D.J. Chennells
Affiliation:
Acorn House Veterinary Surgery, Bedford MK41′ 7HN
P.D. Eckersall
Affiliation:
Glasgow University Veterinary School, Glasgow G61 1QH
B.P. Gill
Affiliation:
MLC, Milton Keynes MK6 1AX
B. Hunt
Affiliation:
Veterinary Laboratories Agency, Bury St Edmunds IP33 2RX.
L. Taylor
Affiliation:
MLC, Milton Keynes MK6 1AX
S.A. Edwards
Affiliation:
School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU
*
E-mail: [email protected]
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There is a need to identify finishing systems for pigs that meet the requirements of both pig producers and society. These require that a system is economically efficient, but also takes due account of animal welfare, food safety and environmental considerations. As part of an integrated investigation, this study assessed the health and welfare implications of giving pigs either dry or liquid feed when housed in either fully-slatted or straw-based accommodation.

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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science , Volume 2004 , 2004 , pp. 43
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 2004

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Thompson, J. E., Matthews, K. R., Taylor, L. and Gill, B.P. 2004. The growth performance, carcase and meat quality of pigs finished under different housing and feeding systems: 1. Liquid versus dry feeding in fully slatted and straw-bedded housing. Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science. Annual Meeting 2004Google Scholar