Abstract
Gastric ulceration in pigs is an important condition as it has been associated with a number of signs indicative of poor welfare and reduced growth rate and FCE (Dybkjaer et al., 1994). The effects of diet, particularly feed processing methods, on the occurrence of this condition are well documented (O’Brien, 1992). It has also been suggested that “psychosomatic and other stress factors” may be important in the aetiology of this condition (O’Brien, 1992), but there is currently little information available. The present study was designed to investigate factors within the rearing environment and management techniques that were associated with the presence of gastric ulcers at slaughter.
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