Pig

The effects of aversively handling pigs, either individually or in groups, on their behaviour, growth and corticosteroids

Rough handling has profound effects on normative physiology and behavior.

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Hemsworth, P. H., Barnett, J. L. 1991. The effects of aversively handling pigs, either individually or in groups, on their behaviour, growth and corticosteroids. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 30, 61-72.

The interaction of humans with food animals: Making husbandry a science

The effects of good human/animal interactions include improved growth and immune response in chickens, and fewer problems in the milking parlour in dairy cattle. Negative handling of pigs has resulted in increased adrenal activity, poorer growth and reduced reproductive performance.

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Bird, Cattle, Chicken, Pig

Citation: Gonyou, H. W. 1991. The interaction of humans with food animals: Making husbandry a science. In: Applied Animal Behaviour: Past, Present and Future. Appleby, M. C., Horrell, R. I., Petherick, J. C., Rutter, S. M. (eds), 31-33. The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare, Potters Bar, UK.

Effect of straw on the behaviour of growing pigs

Straw in a rack provided a stimulus and outlet for rooting and chewing, with a resulting reduction in such activities directed at pen-mates.

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Fraser, D., Phillips, P. A., Thompson, B. K. et al. 1991. Effect of straw on the behaviour of growing pigs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 30, 307-318.

Heart rate changes in loose and tethered sows around feeding

Tethered sows show a higher sympathetic reactivity, increasing with duration of tethering, than free-housed sows.

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Schouten, W. G. P., Rushen, J., de Passill?, A. M. 1991. Heart rate changes in loose and tethered sows around feeding. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 30, 173-196.

A practicable, behaviour specific housing system for farrowing and lactating sows

The design of the pen is adjusted to the behavioural organisation of the sow and the piglets under minimal space requirement. The pen (2.5 m x 3.0 m) is divided into nest- and an activity-area. ... Straw is offered both...

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Schmid, H. 1991. A practicable, behaviour specific housing system for farrowing and lactating sows. In: Alternatives in Animal Husbandry [Proceedings on the International Conference on Alternatives in Animal Husbandry]. Boehnke, E. , Mokenthin, V. (eds), 33-39. University of Kassel, Witzenhausen, Germany.

Preference by sows for a partially enclosed farrowing crate

Sows prefer partially enclosed farrowing crates versus open farrowing crates.

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Phillips, P. A., Fraser, D., Thompson, B. K. 1991. Preference by sows for a partially enclosed farrowing crate. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 32, 35-43.

The preparturient behaviour of sows in enriched pens and the effect of pre-formed nests

Nest building is highly motivated behaviour in sows. Nesting material appears to be a key factor both in the regulation and performance of the behaviour. The study demonstrated that domestic sows housed in enriched pens display nest building behaviour which...

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Arey, D. S., Petchey, A. M., Fowler, V. R. 1991. The preparturient behaviour of sows in enriched pens and the effect of pre-formed nests. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 31, 61-68.

Teat stimulation and milk production in early lactation of sows

Suckling piglets subjected to continuous loud noise performed less teat stimulation and the milk production of the sow was less.

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Algers, B., Jensen, P. 1991. Teat stimulation and milk production in early lactation of sows. Effect of continuous noise. Canadian Journal of Animal Science 71, 51-60.

Effects of environmental enrichment on growing pigs

Environmental enrichment [chains, foot-ball, tire, straw, concrete block] for group-housed pigs increased daily weight gains and decreased belly-nosing.

Year Published: 1992Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Horrell, I. 1992. Effects of environmental enrichment on growing pigs. Animal Production 54, 483 (Abstract).

The effects of early contact with humans on the subsequent level of fear of humans in pigs

Early positive contact with people reduces subsequent fear of humans.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Hemsworth, P. H., Barnett, J. L. 1992. The effects of early contact with humans on the subsequent level of fear of humans in pigs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 35, 83-90.