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Communication during suckling in the domestic pig (1985)

Algers, B., Jensen, P.

Abstract

Fan noise disrupted communication between sows and piglets during nursing, resulting in slower piglet growth. Certain indications were found that suggested that the noise-exposed piglets gained less milk than the ones in the silent environment.

Published
1985

Animal Type
Pig
Topic
Husbandry & Management, Rearing & Weaning, Vocalization

Citation
Algers, B., Jensen, P. 1985. Communication during suckling in the domestic pig. Effects of continuous noise. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 14, 49-61.

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