The effect of nesting material on the nest-building and maternal behavior of domestic sows and piglet production

CHALOUPKOVÁ, Helena, ILLMANNOVÁ, Gudrun, NEUHAUSEROVÁ, Kristýna, ŠIMEČKOVÁ, Marie a KRATINOVÁ, Petra. The effect of nesting material on the nest-building and maternal behavior of domestic sows and piglet production. Journal of Animal Science, 2011, 89, 531-537. ISSN 0021-8812.
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The aim of the study was to assess the effect of nesting material sawdust vs. straw on sow behavior 24 h before and after parturition and piglet production. Results suggest that sawdust compared with straw as nesting material provided to sows before and through parturition does not negatively affect maternal behaviour during the 24 h before and after parturition or piglet production. Therefore, sawdust can be recommended as a suitable nesting material for farrowing sows when straw is not available.

ProjektUdržitelný rozvoj chovu hospodářských zvířat v evropském modelu multifunkčního zemědělství
OdděleníEtologie