Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8982611 Livestock Production Science 2005 9 Pages PDF
Abstract
The results of the present study show that there are benefits in forming uniform weight groups at 10 weeks of age, in terms of reducing within-group variability in weight at slaughter. However, regrouping at the start of the finishing period has negative welfare implications in terms of leading to increased aggression. It is suggested that future research should concentrate on reducing variability in growth during the growing period so that forming uniform weight groups at weaning reduces variability in weight at slaughter.
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