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The study aims to assess the impact of various volumes of a biodegradable nesting material on sows' behavior and physiological responses during farrowing.

August 10, 2026Veterinary Research CommunicationsOpen Access

Effects of different volumes of a water-soluble and biodegradable nesting material on behavior, pain, glycemia, farrowing traits, and performance in crated sows

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The study aims to assess the impact of various volumes of a biodegradable nesting material on sows' behavior and physiological responses during farrowing.
Randomized trial with 15 sows blocked by body weight and backfat thickness assigned to three treatments: control, 3 kg, and 15 kg of nesting material.
Behavioral observations during the 18 hours preceding farrowing and blood glucose concentrations measured from venipuncture.
Pain-related facial expressions and litter performance metrics were evaluated after farrowing.
Sows in BN15 showed significantly shorter birth intervals compared to CONT (p = 0.030).
BN15 sows exhibited higher glycemia at farrowing onset than CONT (96.6 vs. 80.2 mg/dL; p = 0.022).
Pain scores were lower in BN3 and BN15 compared to CONT (p < 0.10) post-farrowing.

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Randomized trial evaluates improvements in behavior and physiology with biodegradable nesting material in sows, suggesting enhanced welfare.

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Monteiro et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a797d299c20a9bbd3184510 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11451-6

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Randomized trial evaluates improvements in behavior and physiology with biodegradable nesting material in sows, suggesting enhanced welfare.

Effects of different volumes of a water-soluble and biodegradable nesting material on behavior, pain, glycemia, farrowing traits, and performance in crated sows

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Effects of different volumes of a water-soluble and biodegradable nesting material on behavior, pain, glycemia, farrowing traits, and performance in crated sows

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