Double-spaced feeders show promise in reducing aggressive pig behaviour
In a recent study, researchers from Teagasc, Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Ireland, and UCD Veterinary Sciences Centre, University College Dublin, Ireland investigated the potential of double-spaced feeders in mitigating such behaviour from weaning to slaughter. In intensive indoor pig production, harmful biting behaviour jeopardises pig health, welfare, and growth performance. This behaviour is influenced by genetics, gender, age, health, environment, stocking density,
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