In intensive indoor pig production, harmful biting behaviour jeopardises pig health, welfare, and growth performance. This behaviour is influenced by genetics, gender, age, health, environment, stocking density, temperature, floor type, feeding system, and feed type. Due to pigs’ inclination for fouraging and exploring, feed competition stands out as a significant risk factor for aggressive and damaging actions. In a recent study, researchers from Teagasc, Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Ireland, and UCD Veterinary Sciences Centre, University College Dublin, Ireland investigated the potential of double-spaced feeders in mitigating such behaviour from weaning to slaughter.
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