Effects of enrichment and floor type on behaviour of cubicle loose-housed dry sows (1997)

Durrell, J., Sneddon, I. A., Beattie, V. E.

Abstract

Spent mushroom compost is presented to the pigs as a rooting medium suspended over their housing on flat wood and wire racks as this removes the need for extra space allowance. The use of this substrate reduces aggression and injuries in group-housed sows and increases exploratory behaviour.