Effect of age on the behavioral and physiological responses of piglets to tail docking and ear notching. [electronic resource]
- Journal of animal science May 2009
- 1778-86 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
1525-3163
10.2527/jas.2008-1354 doi
Age Factors Animal Husbandry--methods Animals Animals, Newborn--growth & development Animals, Suckling--growth & development Behavior, Animal--physiology Colostrum--immunology Ear, External--injuries Female Immunoglobulin A--blood Insulin-Like Growth Factor I--analysis Male Pain--veterinary Swine--growth & development Tail--injuries Time Factors Vocalization, Animal--physiology