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1. Large quantities of straw at farrowing prevents bruising and increases weight gain in piglets.

Author

Westin, Rebecka, Holmgren, Nils, Hultgren, Jan, and Algers, Bo

Subjects
*WEIGHT gain, *TISSUE wounds, *COMPARATIVE studies, *BRUISES, *BODY weight, *SWINE physiology, *ANIMAL weaning
Abstract

Highlights: [•] Strategic use of large quantities of straw effectively prevents piglets from developing skin abrasions and claw lesions. [•] The overall prevalence of skin and claw lesions was reduced by at least 50% in STRAW compared to CONTROL piglets. [•] Average daily weight gain until 5 days of age increased by 25g in the STRAW treatment. [•] Mean body weight at weaning increased by 0.33 kg. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Published
2014
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