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Hiding walls for fattening pigs: Do they affect behavior and performance?

Anneleen Bulens - No affiliation found

2017/10/01 Full-length article DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2017.06.009 Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Abstract:

Highlights•The effect of hiding walls on the behavior and performance of pigs was studied.•These walls did not reduce aggressive behavior in fattening pigs.•Pigs in pens with a hiding wall showed less belly nosing.•The position of the wall in the pen seemed to influence its effect.•Hiding walls did not affect growth.