Environmental Enrichment of Pigs
Pigs have a strong motivation to explore and root. In conventional pig husbandry systems, this need is difficult to fulfil, unless adequate enrichment materials are provided. This book summarises how enrichment strategies for pigs have evolved over the last few decades in different countries and pro...
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MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
2020
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