Pig

Straw and food as reinforcers for prepartal sows

It was concluded that the importance of straw approached that of feed, particularly during the 24 h before farrowing when sows were motivated to nest-build.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Arey, D. S. 1992. Straw and food as reinforcers for prepartal sows. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 33, 217-226.

Preferences of pregnant sows for wet and dry concrete floors

The sows in this study showed a clear preference for dry floors. When fed on the dry side sows spent most of their time in the dry pen. In contrast, when fed on the wet side, sows quickly changed their...

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Hutson, G. D., Haskell, M. J., Dickenson, L. G. et al. 1993. Preferences of pregnant sows for wet and dry concrete floors. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 37, 91-99.

The human-animal relationship in agriculture and its consequence for the animal

The results of our research on both experimental and commercial animals, particularly pigs .. demonstrate that the productivity and probably the welfare of a substantial proportion of farm animals may be at risk due to high levels of fear of...

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Hemsworth, P. H., Barnett, J. L., Coleman, G. J. 1993. The human-animal relationship in agriculture and its consequence for the animal. Animal Welfare 2, 33-51.

Well-being in growing finishing pigs: environmental enrichment and pen space allowance

Feeding efficiency was higher in pigs housed in enriched pens than in non-enriched pens.

Year Published: 1993Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Pedersen, B. K., Curtis, S. E., Kelley, K. W. et al. 1993. Well-being in growing finishing pigs: environmental enrichment and pen space allowance. In: Livestock Environment: Fourth International Symposium . Collins, E. , Boon, C. (eds), 14-15 (Abstract). Scottish Agricultural College, Aberdeen, UK.

The effect of space restriction and provision of toys during rearing on the behaviour, productivity and physiology of male pigs

These results show that reducing the space allowance to below the pigs' spatial preference caused chronic stress which impaired efficiency of feed utilisation and resulted in significantly reduced growth rates. This level of crowding also resulted in behavioural changes which...

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Pearce, G. P., Paterson, A. M. 1993. The effect of space restriction and provision of toys during rearing on the behaviour, productivity and physiology of male pigs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 36, 11-28.

A long-term study of the effects of housing conditions on the welfare of domestic pigs

Sows housed in groups were involved in more competitive interactions (aggression and avoidance), but spent less time performing stereotypic sham chewing and bar biting behaviour, and were lighter than stall-housed sows.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Mendl, M., Broom, D. M., Zanella, A. J. 1993. A long-term study of the effects of housing conditions on the welfare of domestic pigs. Animal Production 56, 440 (Abstract).

The effect of providing pigs with toy on the welfare and performance

These data suggest that providing pigs with toy [suspended bicycle tire tubes, baseballs] would improve welfare situation [decreased aggression between pen mates] at every developing stage but would have little effect on pig performance.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Kamada, T., Kimata, M., Notsuki, I. 1993. The effect of providing pigs with toy on the welfare and performance. Journal of Animal Science 71(Supplement 1), 115 (Abstract).

The influence of a barrier on the behaviour and growth of early-weaned piglets

The provision of visual barriers [partitions] reduced aggression and increased growth rate. The animals were now able to escape from each other by dodging behind barriers; fights occurred less often and they were less vicious than in conventional pens.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Waran, N. K., Broom, D. M. 1993. The influence of a barrier on the behaviour and growth of early-weaned piglets. Animal Production 56, 115-119.

High-fibre diets for sows: effects on stereotypies and adjunctive drinking

Frequency of stereotypic activities decreased drastically and resting increased 10% on average when the sows were fed bulky high-fibre food rather than the conventional diet based on corn and soybean meal.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Robert, S., Matte, J. J., Farmer, C. et al. 1993. High-fibre diets for sows: effects on stereotypies and adjunctive drinking. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 37, 297-309.

Effect of dietary fibre and feeding system on activity and oral behaviour of group housed gilts

Gilts fed a high fibre diet [sugar-beet pulp] took longer to consume their daily feed, were less active and engaged in less oral behaviour. Very little abnormal oral behaviour was observed when the fibrous diet was offered ad libitum.

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Brouns, F., Edwards, S. A., English, P. R. 1994. Effect of dietary fibre and feeding system on activity and oral behaviour of group housed gilts. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 39, 215-223.