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Evaluation of housing systems for sows.

Authors :
den Hartog LA
Backus GB
Vermeer HM
Source :
Journal of animal science [J Anim Sci] 1993 May; Vol. 71 (5), pp. 1339-44.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Housing systems of sows have to meet the requirements of the sow and the requirements of the producer. Criteria that have to be taken into account are productivity, labor input and management, welfare and health, and economy. Different housing systems for sows are described with respect to these criteria.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0021-8812
Volume :
71
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of animal science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8505263
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2527/1993.7151339x