Blar i NINA Brage på forfatter "Etterlin, Pernille Engelsen"
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Effects of free-range and confined housing on joint health in a herd of fattening pigs
Etterlin, Pernille Engelsen; Ytrehus, Bjørnar; Lundeheim, Nils; Heldmer, Eva; Österberg, Julia; Ekman, Stina (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014)Background: Free-range housing, in which pigs have access to both indoor and outdoor areas, is mandatory in organic pig production in Europe, but little is known about the effects of this housing on joint health in pigs. ... -
Osteochondrosis, but not lameness, is more frequent among free-range pigs than confined herd-mates
Etterlin, Pernille Engelsen; Morrison, David A.; Österberg, Julia; Ytrehus, Bjørnar; Heldmer, Eva; Ekman, Stina (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)Organic pig production is expanding and amongst the objectives of organic farming are enhancing animal health and welfare. However, some studies have reported a higher prevalence of lameness and joint condemnation at ...