Sling belt provision enhances pig welfare in intensive farming

Researchers from South Korea evaluated the impact of a sling belt on pig behaviour, the number of skin lesions, and saliva cortisol levels after transport and regrouping. During the growing–finishing phase, regrouping after transport leads to aggression in intensive pig production systems. This is due to the establishment of a social hierarchy among unfamiliar pigs. Increased aggression results in skin lesions, lower growth, and compromised welfare. Providing environmental enrichment materi