Pig

A comparison of the behaviour of the Suidae

Detailed description of the species-typical behavior of pigs

Year Published: 1974Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Freidrich, H. 1974. A comparison of the behaviour of the Suidae. In: The Behaviour of Ungulates and Its Relation to Management, IUCN New Series, No. 24. Geist, V. , Walther, F. (eds), 133-143. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources [IUCN], Morges, Switzerland.

The effect of straw on the behaviour of sows in tethered stalls

Offering straw to sows tethered in individual stalls had a recreational effect, reducing the incidence of stereotypic activities, including biting neighboring animals.

Year Published: 1975Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Fraser, D. 1975. The effect of straw on the behaviour of sows in tethered stalls. Animal Production 21, 59-68.

A comparative study of the well-being of piglets reared conventionally and in cages

This study is a comparison between two types of housing for piglets: one type including a great variety of stimuli and which can therefore be called a rich environment, the other type apparently being monotonous with very few stimuli for...

Year Published: 1976Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Van Putten, G., Dammers, J. 1976. A comparative study of the well-being of piglets reared conventionally and in cages. Applied Animal Ethology (Applied Animal Behaviour Science) 2, 339-356.

Sensory reinforcement and illumination preference in the domestic pig

When able to control the photoperiod for themselves, pigs prefer some light and some dark every hour of the day and every hour of the night. Although light onset is only weakly reinforcing to pigs they strongly prefer light to...

Year Published: 1977Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Baldwin, B. A., Meese, G. B. 1977. Sensory reinforcement and illumination preference in the domestic pig. Animal Behaviour 25, 497-507.

Ever been close to a nosey pig?

Rooting seems to be a very important behaviour in pigs. Its major function is exploratory. Accepting responsibility for farm animals' welfare means more than providing food, water and shelter. The animals' needs, including exploration must also be taken into account....

Year Published: 1979Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Van Putten, G. 1979. Ever been close to a nosey pig? Applied Animal Behaviour Science 5, 298 (Abstract).

Objective observation on the behaviour of fattening pigs

Supplying straw reduced tail biting in group-housed pigs.

Year Published: 1980Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Van Putten, G. 1980. Objective observation on the behaviour of fattening pigs. Animal Regulation Studies 3, 104-118.

Animal well-being and housing systems for piglets

Weaned piglets housed with straw performed less tail-biting, rooting, massaging, and nibbling of pen-mates than pigs reared without straw.

Year Published: 1981Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Buré, R. G. 1981. Animal well-being and housing systems for piglets. In: The Welfare of Pigs. Sybesma, W. (ed), 198-207. Martinus Nijhoff, The Hague, Netherlands.

The assessment of behavioural needs of pigs under free-range and confined conditions

This study exemplifies how housing conditions can be tailored [outside enclosure with woods, bushes, etc.] to the behavioural needs of pigs and still leave room for economic optimization.

Year Published: 1981Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Stolba, A., Wood-Gush, D. G. M. 1981. The assessment of behavioural needs of pigs under free-range and confined conditions. Applied Animal Ethology (Applied Animal Behaviour Science) 7, 388-389.

A family system in enriched pens as a novel method of pig housing

A housing system for pig families in enriched pens was designed taking into account the ethological requirements for pig housing previously researched by observing pigs in a semi-natural enclosure. Each pen is composed of nesting, activity and rooting areas and...

Year Published: 1981Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Stolba, A. 1981. A family system in enriched pens as a novel method of pig housing. In: Alternatives to Intensive Husbandry Systems. 52-67. Universities Federation for Animal Welfare, Potters Bar, UK.

The influence of handling by humans on the behaviour, growth and corticosteroids in the juvenile female pig

Animals who are fearful of humans show a marked increase in corticosteroid levels both in the presence and in the absence of people. Their growth and reproductive performance is impaired.

Year Published: 1981Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Hemsworth, P. H., Barnett, J. L., Hansen, C. 1981. The influence of handling by humans on the behaviour, growth and corticosteroids in the juvenile female pig. Hormones and Behavior 15, 396-403.