Table 8 Frequencies of new straw allocation in Swedish pig farms, reported by farmers
From: A survey of straw use and tail biting in Swedish pig farms rearing undocked pigs
Nursery units, n (%) n = 45 | Finishing pig units, n (%) n = 41 | |
|---|---|---|
Deep straw bedding, never adding new straw | 2 (4.4) | 0 (0) |
Every second week | 0 (0) | 1 (2.4) |
Once/week | 2 (4.4) | 1 (2.4) |
Twice/week | 1 (2.2) | 0 (0) |
Every second day | 1 (2.2) | 0 (0) |
Once/day | 34 (75.6) | 34 (82.9) |
Twice/day | 5 (11.1) | 5 (12.2) |