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Pigs have their rooting behaviour inhibited in fully slatted pens. It may also occur on solid floor pens which do not have any bedding. The provision of toys may be helpful in preventing the condition. The condition may predispose the pigs to contracting Greasy Pig Disease caused by Staphylococcus hyicus. Belly-nosing is more common in early weaned pigs, so sometimes even a delay of 48 h in weaning can reduce the behaviour.