Animal Behavior & CognitionbioRxiv
Social status and previous experience in the group as predictors of long-term welfare of sows housed in large semi-static groups
S. Brajon, J. Ahloy-Dallaire, N. Devillers, F. Guay
This study examines how social status and group experience affect the long-term welfare of sows in large semi-static groups, finding that Avoiders and Losers face the highest long-term lesion risks.
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0244704