January 30, 2012
Researchers at Texas Tech University and Iowa State University found that the pork industry can generally use less bedding year-round than it currently does when transporting swine.
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But something as simple as adequate bedding matched to the weather goes a long way in improving animal survival, said John McGlone, a professor in Texas Tech's Department of Animal and Food Science.
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