The behaviour of pigs in a semi-natural environment

作者: A. Stolba , D. G. M. Wood-Gush

DOI: 10.1017/S0003356100040411

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摘要: In order to obtain a better knowledge of the behaviour domestic pig, small population was established in 1978 near Edinburgh an enclosure with several types habitat, including woodland and bog. Over 3·5-year period 13 different groups were studied each group typically containing boar, four sows, young sub-adult boar immature gilt. The sow her piglets allowed determine time weaning and, apart from providing food for maintenance reproduction, handling kept minimum. these pigs, which included most European wild is described general manner non-specialist.

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