Facilities: Pigs Prefer Drinkers Opposite the Feeder

摘要

When given a choice, pigs prefer water bowl-type drinkers located opposite the feeder, according to research at Iowa State University. The objectives of this study were to estimate aggressive interactions around the water bowl drinkers and to determine preference for a water bowl location when pigs were offered either one, two or three bowl drinkers per pen.Nine pens of 25 gilts were used in three treatments. Treatment #1 had one water bowl drinker per pen, positioned on the same side as the feeder and close to the back wall (F).