Original scientific paper
VOCAL AND TACTILE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SOWS AND PIGLETS AT DAY 10 AFTER FARROWING
Boris Krsnik
; Veterinary Faculty, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Željko Pavičić
; Veterinary Faculty, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Rayane Yammine
; Veterinary Faculty, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Tomislav Balenović
; Veterinary Faculty, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
A. Pleli
; Pig farming Sesvete, Zagreb, Croatia
Angelina Nemet
; Pig farming Sesvete, Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
Nursing frequency and duration based on vocal and tactile communication between the sow and the piglets was video-tapet for 6 hours at day 10 after birth. The recording included 10 sows, divided in two groups and placed in two buildings with different flooring. The sows differed in breed, age and parity. The results obtained were statistically analysed and compared applyng the t-test. The analysis didn't reveal any statistical difference between groups. During the research microclimatic factors were also monitored in both objects.
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164420
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Publication date:
23.4.1996.
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