Blar i Brage NMBU på forfatter "Cronin, Greg"
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The effect of pen design on pen floor cleanliness in farrowing pens for loose housed lactating sows
Bøe, Knut Egil; Hall, Evelyn JS; Cronin, Greg (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of design of farrowing pens for loose housed sows on dunging pattern and pen cleanliness. Thirty commercial pig herds in Norway were visited by a trained observer. ... -
The environmental requirements of piglets and use of the creep area
Vasdal, Guro (PhD Thesis;2010:47, Doctoral thesis, 2010)Around 15% of all liveborn piglets die during the lactation period, and this poses a major economical and welfare challenge for the pig production. It has been hypothesized that an increased use of the creep area early ...