The effect of environmental manipulation on behavior, salivary cortisol, and growth of piglets weaned at 14 days of age (2004)
Rodarte, L. F., Ducoing, A., Galindo, F.
Abstract
Environmental enrichment [hanging rope and rubber tire tube] results in less anomalous behaviour, reduced fear response to humans and better growth. Environmental enrichment did not affect salivary cortisol.
Published
2004
Citation
Rodarte, L. F., Ducoing, A., Galindo, F. 2004. The effect of environmental manipulation on behavior, salivary cortisol, and growth of piglets weaned at 14 days of age. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 7, 171-179.
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