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Publication Date: January 1, 2008
Reference: Applied Animal Behaviour Science 110 (2008) 128–135
Country: Canada
Summary:
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Temperature and duration of transport have additive effects and put piglets at risk for dehydration, low
feed consumption and fatigue. Every effort should be made to avoid transport at temperatures above 30°C and to provide sufficient protection in winter. More studies of transport of early weaned piglets are required,
especially complimentary studies utilizing physiological measurements.
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