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1. Management Effects on Group Sow Housing.

Author

Gonyou, H. W., Li, Y. Z., Strawford, M. L., and Engele, Ken

Subjects
*SWINE nutrition, *LIVESTOCK reproduction, *PREGNANCY in animals, *ANIMAL breeding, *SWINE housing
Abstract

The article discusses the study conducted by Prairie Swine Centre Elstow Research Farm which shows that the productivity in electronic sow feeding systems is comparable to sows housed in stalls that is provided with proper management practices. In the study, 800 breedings were compared with females ranging in age from gilts to Parity 5 wherein new animals were added in each reproductive cycle. In addition, the data was maintained for sows housed in stalls for their entire gestation period.

Published
2007

2. Eating Patterns Differ in Large Group vs. Auto-Sort Pens.

Author

Brown, J. A., Hayne, S., Samarakone, T., Street, B., and Gonyou, H. W.

Subjects
*ANIMAL behavior, *ANIMAL feeding behavior, *SWINE behavior, *LIVESTOCK productivity
Abstract

The article focuses on the research regarding the eating patterns of pigs in large-group, auto-sort (LGAS) pens, particularly the eating behavior and productivity. It says that the study was conducted at the Prairie Swine Centre Inc. (PSC), wherein the pigs were housed in two experimental rooms with different food court design. Furthermore, the results showed that pigs in LGAS pens have fewer but longer meals compared to conventional finishing pens.

Published
2011

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