The effect of weaning age on behavior of commercial crossbred pigs
Abstract
Data collected in this study showed that pigs weaned at approximately 10 days of age manipulated other pen-mates more frequently, spent more time play/fighting, and had greater average daily gains soon after weaning when compared with pigs weaned at approximately 30 days of age. Pigs from both treatments were reared in the same environment; therefore, differences were not likely related to a lack of immune system activation.
Keywords: ASL R1493
How to Cite:
Hohenshell, L. M., Lay, D. C., Ford, S. P., Zimmerman, D. R. & Cunnick, J. E., (1998) “The effect of weaning age on behavior of commercial crossbred pigs”, Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 1(1).
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