Effects of periodic group housing opportunities on reproductive performance and welfare in sows
Tomoya Shimasaki, Ken‐ichi Yayou, Tomoki Kojima, Chenyu Huang, Hiromi Kato, Mitsuyoshi Ishida, Ken’ichi Takeda
This study evaluates periodic group housing (PG) in sows compared to continuous stall housing (CS), finding reduced stillbirths in PG but no difference in other reproductive outcomes.
bioRxiv · May 21, 2026 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition