Pig

Behavioural observations of peri-parturient sows and the development of alternative farrowing accommodation: A review

Studies carried out to observe the natural behaviour patterns of the peri-paturient sow have shown that the social environment, shelter, nesting material and offspring interaction are important to the sows. The provision of isolation, freedom of movement and bedding all...

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Arey, D. S. 1997. Behavioural observations of peri-parturient sows and the development of alternative farrowing accommodation: A review. Animal Welfare 6, 217-229.

The effect of experience of handling on pigs’ willingness to move

Moving pigs in a more stimulating environment makes them easier to handle.

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Abbott, T. A., Hunter, E. J., Guise, H. J. et al. 1997. The effect of experience of handling on pigs' willingness to move. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 54, 371-375.

Influence of environmental stimuli on maternal behaviour related to bonding, reactivity and crushing of piglets in domestic sows

The present results suggest that provision of sand and straw considered biologically relevant for nest building and lactating sows, affect the maternal behaviour and favour survival of the piglets by increasing sow reactivity and maternal bonding. The effects of sand...

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Herskin, M. S., Jensen, K. H., Thodberg, K. 1998. Influence of environmental stimuli on maternal behaviour related to bonding, reactivity and crushing of piglets in domestic sows. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 58, 241-254.

Environmental enrichment influences on pig behavior, performance and meat quality

Pigs were housed in pens containing eight animals each. The duration of basic behaviors .. were not significantly altered by the addition of environmental enrichment devices [two chains and two rubber hose devices hanging from above] or the incorporation of...

Year Published: 1998Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Hill, J. D., McGlone, J. J., Fullwood, S. D. et al. 1998. Environmental enrichment influences on pig behavior, performance and meat quality. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 57, 51-68.

The effects of handling on behavioural and physiological responses to housing in tether-stalls among pregnant pigs

It was concluded that the nature of the human-animal relationship affected the physiological stress responses of pregnant pigs to tether-housing. Indications are that a positive human-animal relationship would obviate some of the negative effects of being kept in tether stalls...

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Pedersen, V., Barnett, J. L., Hemsworth, P. H. et al. 1998. The effects of handling on behavioural and physiological responses to housing in tether-stalls among pregnant pigs. Animal Welfare 7, 137-150.

Environmental enrichment for farm animals

Comprehensive review of the literature. It is desirable to socialize the animals to humans. Socialized animals are less fearful, grow more quickly, have higher rates of milk production, and show improved immune competence. Even brief contact with humans can decrease...

Year Published: 1998Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Bird, Cattle, Chicken, Pig

Citation: Mench, J. A., Morrow-Tesch, J., Chu, L. 1998. Environmental enrichment for farm animals. Lab Animal 27(3), 32-36.

The influence of dietary fibre and the provision of straw on the development of stereotypic behaviour in food restricted pregnant sows

The provision of straw significantly reduced levels of chain and bar manipulation, and levels of non-manipulative oral behaviour.

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Whittaker, X., Spoolder, H. A. M., Edwards, S. A. et al. 1998. The influence of dietary fibre and the provision of straw on the development of stereotypic behaviour in food restricted pregnant sows. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 61, 89-102.

Behaviour, social interactions and lesion scores of group-housed sows in relation to floor space allowance

Eight established groups of six pregnant, multiparous sows were studied. The animals were kept on deep straw-bedding pen. Time spent rooting increased progressively with increasing space allowance, whereas time spent sitting and standing inactive were both progressively reduced. .. All...

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Weng, R. C., Edwards, S. A., English, P. R. 1998. Behaviour, social interactions and lesion scores of group-housed sows in relation to floor space allowance. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 59, 307-316.

Managing the environmental enrichment program for nonhuman primates and domestic farm animals housed at the National Institutes of Health

The management of the animal enrichment program within the National Institutes of health is described. Nonhuman primates are housed in isosexual pairs and groups whenever possible.

Year Published: 1998Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Cattle, Chicken, Equine, Goat, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Pig, Rabbit, Sheep

Citation: Watson, L. M., Weed, J. L. 1998. Managing the environmental enrichment program for nonhuman primates and domestic farm animals housed at the National Institutes of Health. American Journal of Primatology 45, 211-212 (Abstract).

Alternative housing for sows and litters: 1. Effects of sow-controlled housing on response to weaning

We examined whether a sow-controlled housing system [sow can leave their piglets at will and express her natural tendency to spend time away from her offspring as lactation advances] would ameliorate production and welfare problems resulting from the abrupt separation...

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Pajor, E. A., Weary, D. M., Fraser, D. et al. 1999. Alternative housing for sows and litters: 1. Effects of sow-controlled housing on response to weaning. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 65, 105-121.