Table 3 Definition of variables collected on the farrowing pens of indoor housed lactating sows
Variable | Definition |
|---|---|
Pen construction | Â |
   Floor type | Solid, partly slatted or fully slatted |
   Floor material | Soil, concrete, metal or plastic |
Bedding | Â |
   Bedding location | Bedding only in the anterior part of the crate (lying area or bedding in all areas of the crate |
   Bedding type | Straw, wood shavings or paper |
Floor condition | Â |
   Cleanliness | Wet |
   - presence or absence | Dry slurry |
| Â | Wet slurry |
| Â | Spilled food |
| Â | Fresh dung |
   Damage | Sharp edges |
   - presence or absence | Broken/cracked |
| Â | Worn rough surface |