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The influence of a barrier on the behaviour and growth of early-weaned piglets (1993)

Waran, N. K., Broom, D. M.

Abstract

The provision of visual barriers [partitions] reduced aggression and increased growth rate. The animals were now able to escape from each other by dodging behind barriers; fights occurred less often and they were less vicious than in conventional pens.

Published
1993

Animal Type
Pig
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Citation
Waran, N. K., Broom, D. M. 1993. The influence of a barrier on the behaviour and growth of early-weaned piglets. Animal Production 56, 115-119.

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