Elevated platforms for weaners: do pigs use the extra space?

Vet Rec. 2018 Aug 18;183(7):222. doi: 10.1136/vr.104789. Epub 2018 Jun 9.

Authors

Michaela Fels¹, Franziska Lüthje¹, Joana Bill¹, Kamelia Aleali¹, Nicole Kemper¹

Affiliation

¹ Institute for Animal Hygiene, Animal Welfare and Farm Animal Behaviour, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation, Hannover, Germany.

PMID: 29886413
DOI: 10.1136/vr.104789

No abstract available

Keywords: animal housing; ethology; pigs; welfare.

MeSH terms

Animal Welfare
Animals
Behavior, Animal*
Housing, Animal* / legislation & jurisprudence
Male
Netherlands
Swine / psychology*
Weaning