Day and night rhythm of swines behaviour during the process of adaptation for fattening

Abstract

The work presents day and night rhythm of swines behaviour during the adaptation for fattening. The own research done during the day made notes the most activity like rooting in the litter, walking and playing. During the day animals more often and for longer period of time took fooder. Night was first of all time of sleep and rest. During the observation time from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. there were sporadically written down all forms of behaviours.