Article
Variance components of aggressive behavior in genetically highly connected Pietrain populations kept under two different housing conditions.
Journal of animal science - 1 Dec 2013
Appel Anne K, Voß Barbara, Tönepöhl Björn, König von Borstel Uta, Gauly Matthias
Abstract excerpt
Mixing of unfamiliar pigs is a standard management procedure in commercial pig production and is often associated with a period of intense and physically damaging aggression. Aggression is considered a problem for animal welfare and production. The objective of the present paper was to investigate the genetic background of aggressive behavior traits at mixing of unfamiliar gilts under 2 different housing...
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