Stress factors in pig raising

Authors

P C. BeckFollow

Keywords

Pigs, Stress factors, Western Australia

First Page Number

721

Last Page Number

725

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

THE pig raiser who wishes to attain the best possible growth performance from his pigs must recognise factors other than the basic ones of good nutrition and bredin capacity.

These are "stress factors"—minor factors of husbandry which can greatly damage health and limit the growth rate.

Recommended Citation

Beck, P C. (1962) "Stress factors in pig raising," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 3: No. 9, Article 10.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol3/iss9/10