Environmental Enrichment for Pigs in Intensive Housing Systems
Intensive (indoor) housing compromises the welfare of pigs of all ages. Pigs are often housed in barren environments, with concrete or slatted flooring and no substrate with which to perform natural, evolved behaviours, such as rooting and foraging. Inability to express highly motivated exploratory behaviours results in adverse behaviours, such as ear- and tail-biting (Van […]
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