Effects of Reduced Nocturnal Temperature on Performance and Behavior of Nursery Pigs

Previous studies suggested that pigs prefer lower environmental temperatures during nighttime compared to daytime. So reducing nocturnal temperature in nursery barns may not jeopardize performance or welfare of pigs, but can save energy for heating the barn. A study was conducted to investigate grow...

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Main Authors: Li-hua WANG, Yu-zhi LI, Lee J Johnston
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2012-09-01
Series:Journal of Integrative Agriculture
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095311912601518
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