Pig

Behaviour and distribution of fattening pigs in the multi-activity pen

Reduced tail biting and increased exploratory behavior was noted in group-housed pigs who lived in enriched pens.

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Simonsen, H. B. 1990. Behaviour and distribution of fattening pigs in the multi-activity pen. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 27, 311-324.

The effect of environmental enrichment on aggression in newly weaned pigs

The provision of enrichment object [tire hung from chains, pig-pacifier toy , teeter-totter ] reduced aggression among newly weaned pigs.

Year Published: 1990Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Schaefer, A. L., Salomons, M. O., Tong, A. K. W. et al. 1990. The effect of environmental enrichment on aggression in newly weaned pigs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 27, 41-52.

The effect of food level and housing on the development of stereotypic behaviour in tethered sows

It is often assumed that physical restraint and lack of stimulation are the major stressors for intensively housed sows. ... At all times of the day, low-fed gilts were more active than high-fed gilts, spending more time nosing the trough...

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Terlouw, E. M. C., Lawrence, A. B., Lindstrom-Nielsen, B. et al. 1990. The effect of food level and housing on the development of stereotypic behaviour in tethered sows. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 26, 295.

Effects of mixing unfamiliar individuals and of azaperone on the social behaviour of finishing pigs

Mixing unfamiliar pigs with each other is a common practice in both commercial swine and research operations to create economical units or experimental treatments. The typical consequence of mixing is an increase in fighting. .. Barring death, injury or illness,...

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Tan, S. S. L., Shackleton, D. M. 1990. Effects of mixing unfamiliar individuals and of azaperone on the social behaviour of finishing pigs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 26, 157-168.

Environment enrichment for the laboratory pig

This brief paper attempts to illustrate the simple ideas that can be used to enhance the environment of the laboratory pig. ... It does not describe the behaviour of the pig in any detail but suggests that with a little...

Year Published: 1991Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Batchelor, G. R. 1991. Environment enrichment for the laboratory pig. Animal Technology 42, 185-189.

The effect of space on feeding and social behaviour of gilts

Eating time during the first hour and total fighting time during 24 hr were significantly higher for gilt in the pen with small space.

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Hsia, L. C. , Weng, R. C. 1991. The effect of space on feeding and social behaviour of gilts. In: Applied Animal Behaviour: Past, Present and Future. Appleby, M. C., Horrell, R. I., Petherick, J. C., Rutter, S. M. (eds), 89 (Abstract). The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare, Potters Bar, UK.

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.