Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Comparison of sow welfare in the Swedish deep-bedded system and the US crated-sow system.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- McGlone, John J
- Affiliation:
- Pork Industry Institute · United States
Abstract
The author estimates that the cost of swine production in the United States would increase by > $1 billion if the Swedish deep-bedded system were adopted as the only system in this country. The question is whether the added cost results in proportionately improved pig welfare.
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