A REVIEW OF PERIPARTURIENT BEHAVIOR IN SWINE
- 1 December 1985
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Canadian Science Publishing in Canadian Journal of Animal Science
- Vol. 65 (4) , 777-788
- https://doi.org/10.4141/cjas85-093
Abstract
This review of periparturient behavior is divided into prepartum, parturient and post-partum phases. Nursing behavior is discussed under two headings, the neonursing and the cyclical periods. The latter period consists of several more or less distinct phases which are described. Additionally, milk intake, sow-litter bond, teat specificity, and thermoregulation are part of the review which contains 73 references. Key words: Swine, behavior, parturition, nursingKeywords
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