Pig

Provision of straw as a foraging substrate reduces the development of chain and bar manipulation in food restricted sows

Abnormally high levels of chain and bar manipulation can be prevented by providing straw which apparently acts as a foraging substrate for food-restricted sows.

Year Published: 1995Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Spoolder, H. A. M., Burbidge, J. A., Edwards, S. A. et al. 1995. Provision of straw as a foraging substrate reduces the development of chain and bar manipulation in food restricted sows. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 43, 249-262.

The effect of environmental stimulation on the development of behaviour in pigs

Litters were kept under barren conditions or under enriched conditions. Enriched pens were supplied with straw, logs and branches. The pigs were weaned at Week 5. .. The pigs in the enriched pens spent much time in rooting, biting and...

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Petersen, V., Simonsen, H. B., Lawson, L. G. 1995. The effect of environmental stimulation on the development of behaviour in pigs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 45, 215-224.

Restraint, but not frustration, induces prostaglandin-mediated hyperthermia in pigs

Restraint increases plasma cortisol levels and body temperature in pigs.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Parrott, R. F., Lloyd, D. M. 1995. Restraint, but not frustration, induces prostaglandin-mediated hyperthermia in pigs. Physiology and Behavior 57, 1051-1055.

Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals (Second Edition)

Photographic documentation of enforced restraint and handling techniques.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: All/General, Amphibian, Baboon, Bird, Capuchin, Cat, Cattle, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Crocodile & Alligator, Dog, Equine, Fish, Gerbil, Gibbon, Goat, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Lizard, Macaque, Marine Mammal, Marmoset, Mole Rat, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Reptile, Rodent, Sheep, Snake, Squirrel Monkey, Turtle & Tortoise, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Fowler, M. E. 1995. Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals (Second Edition). Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA.

An investigation of the effect of environmental enrichment and space allowance on the behaviour and production of growing pigs

Larger space allowance on its own did not encourage locomotory behaviour but only increased space allowance with enrichment [peat area and straw].

Year Published: 1996Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Beattie, V. E., Walker, N., Sneddon, I. A. 1996. An investigation of the effect of environmental enrichment and space allowance on the behaviour and production of growing pigs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 48, 151-158.

Effects of straw and unfamiliarity on fighting between newly mixed growing pigs

Fighting between newly mixed growing pigs was not reduced by straw bedding and increased with the number of pigs which were unfamiliar with each other.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Arey, D. S., Franklin, M. F. 1995. Effects of straw and unfamiliarity on fighting between newly mixed growing pigs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 45, 23-30.

Enrichment for farm animals

Review of basic principles of adequate housing and handling of farm animals in the research laboratory setting.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: All/General, Bird, Cattle, Chicken, Equine, Pig, Sheep

Citation: Appleby, M. C. 1995. Enrichment for farm animals. Animal Welfare Information Center [AWIC] Resource Series 2, 63-67.

Effects of space allocation and temperature on periparturient maternal behaviors, steroid concentrations, and piglet growth rates

Similar periparturient behaviors were displayed by all sows, regardless of farrowing environment. Sows in pens had a reduced piglet birth interval compared with sows in crates (12.95 +/- 1.35 min vs 18.31 +/- 2.21 min, respectively). Additionally, compared with multiparous...

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Biensen, N. J., von Borell, E. H., Ford, S. P. 1996. Effects of space allocation and temperature on periparturient maternal behaviors, steroid concentrations, and piglet growth rates. Journal of Animal Science 74 , 2641-2648.

The effect of a fixed or free toy on the growth rate and aggressive behaviour of weaned pigs and the influence of hierarchy on initial investigation of the toys

The toys were used as play objects ... and resulted in a lower level of aggressive behaviour. The animals displayed a preference for fixed toys and a tendency to decrease their level of play with the fixed and free toys...

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Blackshaw, J. K., Thomas, F. J., Lee, J.-A. 1997. The effect of a fixed or free toy on the growth rate and aggressive behaviour of weaned pigs and the influence of hierarchy on initial investigation of the toys. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 53, 203-212.

Effects of grouping unfamiliar adult pigs after dark, after treatment with amperozide and by using pens with stalls, on aggression, skin lesions and plasma cortisol concentrations

The effects of methods, previously shown to reduce aggression, were determined on the number of aggressive interactions, skin lesions and plasma cortisol concentrations following grouping of four unfamiliar, adult ovariectomised pigs. .. Fewer aggressive interactions (P < 0.05) occurred 15-90...

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Barnett, J. L., Cronin, g. M., McCallum, T. H. et al. 1996. Effects of grouping unfamiliar adult pigs after dark, after treatment with amperozide and by using pens with stalls, on aggression, skin lesions and plasma cortisol concentrations. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 50, 121-133.