Pig

A comparison of operant responding by farrowing sows for food and nest-building materials

Operant responding for food completely overshadows operant responding for other potential reinforcers both before and after farrowing [because, obviously, food-restricted sows have an extremely high motivation to obtain food]. .. Any potential welfare problems caused by frustration of nest-building behaviour...

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Hutson, G. D. 1992. A comparison of operant responding by farrowing sows for food and nest-building materials. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 34, 221-230.

Stereotyped behaviour, social interactions and suckling pattern of pigs housed in groups or in single crates

Our observations confirm that providing straw and space for exercise reduced the frequency of stereotypies (14.9 per sow-hour), but did not completely suppress them (0.3 per sow-hour). ... Sows in crates demonstrated more stereotypies, whereas sows in pens had more...

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Arellano, P. E., Pijoan, C., Jacobson, L. D. et al. 1992. Stereotyped behaviour, social interactions and suckling pattern of pigs housed in groups or in single crates. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 35, 157-166.

The influence of pen size on toy preference of growing pigs

We conclude that the addition of a soft, pliable, rubber dog toy enriches the environment of confined pigs, and could reduce or alter aggressive and stereotypic behaviors commonly associated with confinement operations.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Apple, J. K., Craig, J. V. 1992. The influence of pen size on toy preference of growing pigs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 35, 149-155.

A comparison of a straw-based and slatted floor housing system for weaned pigs

The incidence of bursitis was significantly higher in animals housed in conventional flat decks than in straw bedded kennels.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Britton, M., Roden, J. A., MacPherson, O. et al. 1993. A comparison of a straw-based and slatted floor housing system for weaned pigs. Animal Production 56, 477 (Abstract).

Behaviour and productivity of the domestic pig in barren and enriched environments

It was shown that pigs housed indoors and given a substrate [peat] to root, increase the amount of time spent exploring and decrease the time spent inactive and in behaviour directed towards their pen-mates such as chewing ears and tails.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Beattie, V. E., Sneddon, I. A., Walker, N. 1993. Behaviour and productivity of the domestic pig in barren and enriched environments. In: Livestock Environment: Fourth International Symposium. 42-50. American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St Joseph, Michigan.

Effects of pen size, partial stalls and method of feeding on welfare-related behavioural and physiological responses in group-housed pigs

There may be welfare advantages of housing pigs in pens with partial stalls both in the short term, on the basis of reduced aggression, and in the long term by also feeding in the partial stalls, on the basis of...

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Barnett, J. L., Hemsworth, P. H., Cronin, G. M. et al. 1992. Effects of pen size, partial stalls and method of feeding on welfare-related behavioural and physiological responses in group-housed pigs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 34, 207-202.

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.