Welfare issues resulting from feed restriction in pregnant sows
Published in 2024
This article, intended for inspectors in EU Member States, describes the effects of feed restriction on the welfare of pregnant sows. Indicators of hunger-related aggression and stereotypies are described, along with measures to help sows feel satiated by increasing the fibre content of their diet, and to mitigate these behaviors by modifying various aspects of the living environment.
Document types: Technical Paper
Animal categories: Porcines
Keywords:Animal adaptation to environment, Aggression, Aggressiveness, Enrichment, Welfare indicator, Housing, Behavioral disorders