| Literature DB >> 18390104 |
Abstract
The age at which piglets are separated from the sow has been identified as an animal welfare risk in current swine production systems. Animal welfare gains of a minimal disease state must be objectively balanced against the welfare costs of early weaning. Veterinary practitioners should continue to participate in the development and validation of humane animal production methods.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18390104 PMCID: PMC2249730
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Can Vet J ISSN: 0008-5286 Impact factor: 1.008