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A study of associations between gastric ulcers and the behaviour of finisher pigs

Kenneth M.D. Rutherford,Carol S. Thompson,Jill R. Thomson,Alistair B. Lawrence,Elisabeth O. Nielsen, M. Erika Busch,Svend Haugegaard,Peter Sandøe

Livestock Science（2018）

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Abstract
•Gastric ulcers commonly occur in modern pig production.•The welfare implications of gastric ulcers are uncertain.•Associations between gastric ulcers and changes in pig behaviour were found.•Behavioural changes indicate that gastric ulcers in finisher pigs may be painful.•Suggests a potential dilemma between production efficiency and animal welfare.
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Gastric ulcer,Pigs,Behaviour,Welfare
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