Enriching Exploratory Behaviour in Pigs

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Title
Enriching Exploratory Behaviour in Pigs
Source
ZOOL 567, Fall 2021
Contributor
angela n.
Creator
Hickle, Emily
Description
An infographic discussing exploratory behaviour in pigs, why it is important to enrich this behaviour, and the various forms of straw enrichment.
References
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Date
12/01/2021
Category
Feeding & Foraging
Item sets
Topic Dissemination Items