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| Pfeiffer, Christina; Leeb, Christine; Winckler, Christoph. |
| Free farrowing systems are required by organic standards (Commission regulation (EC) 889/2008). However, not only adequate housing design and good management but also sows which are able to rear piglets successfully in those systems are important. Several studies show a relation between approach time during behavioural tests and reproductive traits. So far behavioural traits are not considered when selecting gilts in Austria. The aim of this study was to perform a qualitative and quantitative behavioural assessment during a voluntary approach test at two organic gilt producers which could provide practical tools for behavioural assessment when selecting gilts. A total of 44 gilts was tested in a 3x3m arena and observed when approaching a test person.... |
| Tipo: Conference paper, poster, etc. |
Palavras-chave: Breeding and genetics; Health and welfare. |
| Ano: 2013 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/21257/1/21257_pfeiffer.pdf |
