Abstract
This paper identified resources for pigs, i.e. environment-based factors affecting pig welfare. Lists of resources have been described for both on-farm rearing conditions and for 'transport and slaughter conditions'. On-farm parameters include general information, density, flooring/bedding, ventilation system and dust and other resources such as environmental enrichment, feeding and water system, social conditions and provisions for health care
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | Lelystad |
Publisher | Animal Sciences Group |
Number of pages | 28 |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Keywords
- animal welfare
- pigs
- pig farming
- pig housing
- standardization