Nose-clip use in semi-free ranging pigs reduces rooting without disrupting affiliative behaviour or causing prolonged stress

Domestic pigs (Sus scrofa) raised under natural conditions can show their complete behavioural repertoire. However, rooting behaviour can have a great impact on the environment. In the context of the promotion of farm animal welfare and environmental concerns, this study investigated the potential o...

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Main Authors: E. Collarini, O. Dal Monte, M. Traversa, E. Mecarelli, C. Medana, S. Visentin, G. Cordoni, I. Norscia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-02-01
Series:Animal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731124003410
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