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Effects of Transport at Weaning on the Behavior, Physiology and Performance of Pigs

SIMPLE SUMMARY: Pigs are commonly transported to separate production facilities at weaning to reduce disease transfer, enhance productivity and to improve overall operational efficiency. A review of the scientific literature suggests that these animals experience stress due to concurrent weaning and...

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Autores principales: Sutherland, Mhairi A., Backus, Brittany L., McGlone, John J.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4494433/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26479005
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani4040657