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Foraging behaviour, nutrient intake from pasture and performance of free-range growing pigs in relation to feed CP level in two organic cropping systems by Jakobsen, M., Kongsted, A. G., Hermansen, J. E.

“…In organic pig production one of the major challenges is to be able to fulfil amino acid requirements based on organic and locally grown protein feed crops…”
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Effect of genotype and level of supplementary concentrate on foraging activity and vegetation cover in an organic free-range pig system by Kongsted, A. G., Jakobsen, M.

“…The objectives were to investigate the effects of genotype and level of concentrate on foraging activity and vegetation cover in an organic pasture-based…”
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Free-range pigs foraging on Jerusalem artichokes (Helianthus tuberosus L.) – Effect of feeding strategy on growth, feed conversion and animal behaviour by Kongsted, A. G, Horsted, K, Hermansen, J. E

“…The nutritional contributions from free-range foraging, growth, feed conversion and behaviour were investigated in 36 growing pigs foraging on Jerusalem…”
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The influence of adverse or gentle handling procedures on sexual behaviour in fearful and confident sows by Pedersen, L.J, Damm, B.I, Kongsted, A.G

“…In the present study, the influence of handling during lactation on fear of humans and on sexual behaviour in the presence and absence of a human was…”
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Induction of lactational estrus in organic piglet production by Kongsted, A.G., Hermansen, J.E.

“…The longer lactation period required in organic piglet producing herds reduces the potential number of produced litters per sow per year compared with that of…”
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The interrelationships between clinical signs and their effect on involuntary culling among pregnant sows in group-housing systems by Jensen, T. B., Bonde, M. K., Kongsted, A. G., Toft, N., Sørensen, J. T.

“…Sows suffering from clinical signs of disease (e.g. lameness, wounds and shoulder ulcers) are often involuntarily culled, affecting the farmer’s economy and…”
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The mating behavior and reproduction performance in a multi-sire mating system for pigs by Kongsted, A.G., Hermansen, J.E.

“…An important aim of organic animal production is to allow natural animal behaviour. Regarding reproduction techniques, artificial insemination is permitted but…”
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Sow body condition at weaning and reproduction performance in organic piglet production by Kongsted, A. G., Hermansen, J. E.

“…The objective was to investigate the variation in backfat at weaning and its relations to reproduction results in organic sow herds in Denmark. The study…”
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Effect of two different feeding strategies on energy intake from pasture, feed efficiency and growth performance of growing-finishing pigs in a mobile pasture system by Juul, L., Kristensen, T., Theil, P.K., Therkildsen, M., Kongsted, A.G.

“…•High concentrate inputs constitute an environmental challenge in free-range pig production.•The potential to obtain compensatory growth was evaluated for…”
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Effect of reduced dietary protein on productivity and plasma, urine, and milk metabolites in organic sows during winter conditions by Johannsen, J.C., Eskildsen, M., Kongsted, A.G., Theil, P.K.

“…·Organic sows benefitted from being fed reduced dietary protein during winter.·Nutrient deposition was unaffected when gestating sows were fed reduced…”
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Effect of reduced dietary protein level on energy metabolism, sow body composition and metabolites in plasma, milk and urine from gestating and lactating organic sows during temperate winter conditions by Eskildsen, M., Krogh, U., Sørensen, M.T., Kongsted, A.G., Theil, P.K.

“…•Feed intake capacity is limiting for milk production of organic gilts during winter•No effect of 12% reduced dietary protein on sow performance during…”
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Effects of a high protein starter diet with fermented soybean cake on growth performance of organic pigs weaned outdoor by Johannsen, J.C., Nørgaard, J.V., Theil, P.K., Andersen, H.M.-L., Kongsted, A.G.

“…•A high protein starter diet with fermented soybean cake was tested under organic European conditions.•Organic pigs weaned outdoor benefitted from being fed…”
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Grass clover intake and effects of reduced dietary protein for organic sows during summer by Eskildsen, M., Krogh, U., Nørgaard, J.V., Hedemann, M.S., Sørensen, M.T., Kongsted, A.G., Theil, P.K.

“…•Grass intake of pregnant sows is 420 g DM/d when fed semi ad lib. concentrate•Insufficient feed intake caused > 1.3 kg/d of fat mobilization from d5-d20 in…”
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Relation between reproduction performance and indicators of feed intake, fear and social stress in commercial herds with group-housed non-lactating sows by Kongsted, A.G.

“…Group-housing of non-lactating sows is becoming increasingly widespread in commercial sow herds in European countries as a result of changed legislation…”
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Influence of genotype and feeding strategy on pig performance, plasma concentrations of micro nutrients, immune responses and faecal microbiota composition of growing-finishing pigs in a forage-based system by Kongsted, A.G., Nørgaard, J.V., Jensen, S.K., Lauridsen, C., Juul-Madsen, H.R., Norup, L.R., Engberg, R.M., Horsted, K., Hermansen, J.E.

“…In free-range pig production it is important to reduce the input of nutrients from supplementary feed to reduce nutrient leaching and improve the resource…”
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Combined production of free-range pigs and energy crops—animal behaviour and crop damages by Horsted, K., Kongsted, A.G., Jørgensen, U., Sørensen, J.

“…Intensive free-range pig production on open grasslands has disadvantages in that it creates nutrient hotspots and little opportunity for pigs to seek shelter…”
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Effect of nose ringing and stocking rate of pregnant and lactating outdoor sows on exploratory behaviour, grass cover and nutrient loss potential by Eriksen, J., Studnitz, M., Strudsholm, K., Kongsted, A.G., Hermansen, J.E.

“…Nose ringing of outdoor sows is practiced to reduce grass sward damage for environmental reasons but conflicts with natural behaviour considerations. We…”
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A review of the effect of energy intake on pregnancy rate and litter size–discussed in relation to group-housed non-lactating sows by Kongsted, A.G.

“…The number of group-housed non-lactating sows is increasing rapidly in Europe as a consequence of changed legislation initiated by elevated public concern of…”
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Stress and fear as possible mediators of reproduction problems in group housed sows: a review by Kongsted, Anne Grete

“…The number of herds with group housed non-lactating sows is increasing rapidly in Europe as a consequence of changed legislation initiated by elevated public…”
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