Wooden materials are better bedding materials for breeding boars

A team of German researchers evaluated the welfare and environment-related effects of 5 different deep litter bedding materials on breeding boars. They published their findings in Applied Animal Behavior Science. Procuring high-quality bedding materials for breeding boars in artificial insemination centers is challenging due to a variety of factors including drought, toxic residues, and increased costs. Deep litter housing systems support animal welfare, natural behaviour and joint health, an