Abstract
Disruption in suckling patterns and cross-suckling was observed to a high degree following grouping of litters in a multisuckling system, resulting in a reduction in piglets’ performance before weaning (Wattanakul et al, 1995). Relocation of the sows between crates while litters were grouped in a farrowing house also increased the incidence of cross-suckling, whereas grouping the piglets without relocating the sows did not (Wattanakul et al, 1996). Familiarity with the home location before grouping might therefore reduce the incidence of cross-suckling in a multisuckling system. This experiment was designed to investigate the effects of familiarity with a suckling place prior to grouping on suckling behaviour and performance of piglets.
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