Transport conditions of fattening pigs from farm to slaughterhouse : transport of pigs for more than 8 hours at two space allowances

Gerritzen, M.A.; Marahrens, M.A.; Steinkamp, K.; Reimert, H.G.M.; Werf, van der, J.T.N.; Hindle, V.A.

Transport conditions of fattening pigs from farm to slaughterhouse : transport of pigs for more than 8 hours at two space allowances

2012

An investigation of travelling conditions of slaughter pigs during 8 long (>8h) journeys across Germany. Animals were transported at two loading densities. Observations of physiological (heart activity, blood parameters, body temperature) and behavioural responses (posture, fighting) weremade together with registration of environmental aspects (including indoor and outdoor temperature, wind speed, humidity, weather conditions). Driving conditions were also registered.

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animal behaviour animal health animal housing animal physiology animal production animal welfare boars climate meat animals occupation piglets pigs sows space transport transport of animals

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Wageningen UR Livestock Research

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Gezondheid en welzijn van dieren; Dieren; Veevervoer; Varkenshouderij; Ruimte; Pig farming; Biggen; Zeugen; Klimaat; Diergedrag; Dierenwelzijn; Beren (varkens); Huisvesting; Bezetting; Dierfysiologie; Diergezondheid; Slachtdieren; Finishing; Dierlijke productie; Varkens; Animal health and welfare; Afmesten

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English

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