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Optimizing pig welfare in the growing and finishing stage

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The main objectives of this chapter are to define animal welfare and to identify where intensive production systems may put finishing pigs at risk of poor animal welfare. The chapter discusses pig ...
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The main objectives of this chapter are to define animal welfare and to identify where intensive production systems may put finishing pigs at risk of poor animal welfare. The chapter discusses pig behavior and how this is affected by production systems, group size, living condition as well as systems for monitoring animal health and care.
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Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Series: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Publication Date: 02 February 2021
ISBN: 9781801460279
Format: eBook
BISACs:

TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Animal Husbandry, Animal husbandry, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable agriculture
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  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Pig behavioral issues that impact pig welfare
  • 3 Production systems
  • 4 Group size
  • 5 Living conditions in indoor systems
  • 6 Animal health and animal care
  • 7 Conclusion and future trends in research
  • 8 Where to look for further information
  • 9 References