Pig

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.

Fear of humans and its consequences for the domestic pig

The welfare of pigs is at risk due to high levels of fear, resulting from aversive experiences with humans.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Hemsworth, P. H., Barnett, J. L., Coleman, G. J. 1992. Fear of humans and its consequences for the domestic pig. In: The Inevitable Bond: Examining Scientist-Animal Interactions. Davis, H. , Balfour, D. (eds), 264-284. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK.

Environmental enrichment in a large animal facility

The cats' favorite toys contained catnip. ... Cats in single cages often expressed physiological signs of boredom like psychogenic alopecia and polyphagia with resultant obesity. Although we gave these cats a variety of playthings, the problem continued. ... We want...

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Cat, Dog, Pig

Citation: DeLuca, A. M., Kranda, K. C. 1992. Environmental enrichment in a large animal facility. Lab Animal 21(1), 38-44.

Effect of enrichment and pen size on behavior, productivity and immune response of growing-finishing pigs

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

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Pedersen, B. K., Curtis, S. E., Kelley, K. W. et al. 1992. Effect of enrichment and pen size on behavior, productivity and immune response of growing-finishing pigs. Journal of Animal Science 70(Supplement 1), 49 (Abstract).

Behaviour of piglets during weaning in a semi-natural enclosure

The findings of the present study generally show that weaning in a semi-natural situation is the result of a gradual process without any dramatic changes to the piglets regarding activity budgets or social relationships.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Jensen, P., Stangel, G. 1992. Behaviour of piglets during weaning in a semi-natural enclosure. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 33, 227-238.