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Better Understanding the Pig’s Perception of Space
Posted in: Economics, Pork Insight Articles, Production, Welfare by admin on July 13, 2017
This presentation describes the decision basis for floor space allowance in terms of behaviour, production and economics. There must be enough space to prevent stress from overcrowding (a subjective issue) as well as enough space to maintain maximum growth while still striving for the greatest production per unit of area. This presentation also discusses different guidelines for space including stall size and eating spaces.
Better Understanding the Pig’s perception of space