8420: The effect of different paddock rotation strategies for organic sows on behaviour, welfare and the environment
(2002) The effect of different paddock rotation strategies for organic sows on behaviour, welfare and the environment. Paper presented at UK Organic Research 2002 Conference, Aberystwyth, 26-28 March 2002; Published in Powell, Jane and et al., , Eds. Proceedings of the UK Organic Research 2002 Conference, page pp. 273-276. Organic Centre Wales, Institute of Rural Studies, University of Wales Aberystwyth.
Full text available as: |
Summary
This report was presented at the UK Organic Research 2002 Conference. Two alternative paddock rotations for dry sows were established on an organic farm: Rotational (40 x 40m moved three times per year) and Set Stocked (120 x 40m in place for one year). Sows showed distinct preferences in the location of dunging and urination within the paddocks (p<0.001), but no differences between the paddocks. Vegetation cover under the sows was similar overall in the two paddock systems, but showed differences over the year. Work to model the potential for nutrient leaching in the two paddock systems is ongoing.
| Document Language: | English |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | Colloquium of Organic Researchers; COR; pigs; behaviour; excretion; paddock rotation; management strategies; welfare; environment; livestock |
| Subject Areas: | Farming Systems Animal husbandry > Production systems > Pigs Animal husbandry > Health and welfare Environmental aspects > Air and water emissions |
| Research affiliation: | UK UK > Colloquium of Organic Researchers (COR) > COR 2002 UK > Other organizations UK > ADAS UK > Univ. Newcastle |
| Total budget (Euro): | 0 |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 8420 |
| Contact: | OCW, |
| Deposited On: | 23 October 2006 |
| EPrint Type: | Conference paper |
| Published?: | Published |
| Peer Review Status: | Not peer-reviewed |
Archive Staff Only: edit this record
