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Design and construction of facilities for farm animal species (2001)

Hays, J. T., Suckow, M. A., Jackson, G. E. et al.

Abstract

Providing conspecific groups is the most effective enrichment method for all these species. Sheep, goats, and pigs have strong aversion to individual housing. Cattle and horses will tolerate individual housing, but clearly to not prefer it [p. 24].

Published
2001

Animal Type
Cattle, Equine, Goat, Pig, Sheep
Topic
Housing

Citation
Hays, J. T., Suckow, M. A., Jackson, G. E. et al. 2001. Design and construction of facilities for farm animal species. Lab Animal Supplement Facility Design & Planning(Fall 2001), 21-24.

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