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The effect of feeding a high fibre diet on the welfare of sows housed in large dynamic groups.

Authors :
Stewart, C. L.
Boyle, L. A.
McCann, M. E. E.
O'Connell, N. E.
Source :
Animal Welfare; Aug2010, Vol. 19 Issue 3, p349-357, 9p, 1 Diagram, 5 Charts
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article discusses a study which examined the effect of feeding a high fibre diet on the welfare of sows housed in large dynamic groups. Two isoenergetic treatments and six replicates were carried out to determine the influence of increasing fibre levels in the concentrate ration on the location, posture and activity of newly introduced sows to the dynamic group. An ethogram of behaviours revealed that sows on high fibre treatment spent more time resting in the kennel areas and showed a reduction in some aggressive behaviours.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09627286
Volume :
19
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Animal Welfare
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
53016972
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/s0962728600001743