Effect of Transportation Time on Weaner Pigs’ Welfare and Productive Losses in a Semi-Arid Region

Effect of Transportation Time on Weaner Pigs’ Welfare and Productive Losses in a Semi-Arid Region

Reducing losses during pig transport is essential for breeders and transporters, particularly in semi-arid regions, where high temperatures exacerbate transport-related stress and risk of losses. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of transport duration (short vs. long trips) on animal welfare a...

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Main Authors: Ana Letícia Vieira e Silva, Nítalo André Farias Machado, José Antonio Delfino Barbosa-Filho, Carla Renata Figueiredo Gadelha, Jordânio Inácio Marques, Patrício Gomes Leite, Andressa Carvalho de Sousa, Wellington Cruz Corrêa, Maria Gabriela Marcineiro Araújo, Andreza Maciel de Sousa, Telmo José Mendes, Marcos Vinícius da Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
Subjects:
animal transport
stress
thermoregulation
productive losses
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/12/3/214
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