As group housing becomes more common in the swine industry, researchers have studied ways to reduce aggression when unfamiliar sows are first mixed. However, Kansas State University researchers say that less attention has been given to another period of concern -- the final weeks of gestation.
Researchers look for ways to curb sow aggression
Researchers are evaluating how feed allocation, dietary fiber and enrichment strategies can help reduce aggression and improve sow welfare during late gestation.





