Pig

Behaviour and productivity of sows and piglets in a family system and in farrowing crates

In this experiment, effects of the family system on the maternal behaviour of the sow were examined and compared with farrowing crates....In the family system piglets spent more time playing... There were fewer false nursings without milk letdown and a...

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Arey, D. S., Sancha, E. S. 1996. Behaviour and productivity of sows and piglets in a family system and in farrowing crates. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 50, 135-145.

Recommendations for investigators using pigs in research

Valuable, basic recommendations for pig-adequate husbandry. Provide pigs with roughage; enrich the environment to counteract frustration and boredom resulting from chronic understimulation; provide pigs with regular positive human contact; allow the pigs to run up and down the aisles at...

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Grandin, T. 1997. Recommendations for investigators using pigs in research. In: Comfortable Quarters for Laboratory Animals, Eighth Edition. Reinhardt, V. (ed), 107-109. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

Effects of enrichment and floor type on behaviour of cubicle loose-housed dry sows

Spent mushroom compost is presented to the pigs as a rooting medium suspended over their housing on flat wood and wire racks as this removes the need for extra space allowance. The use of this substrate reduces aggression and injuries...

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Durrell, J., Sneddon, I. A., Beattie, V. E. 1997. Effects of enrichment and floor type on behaviour of cubicle loose-housed dry sows. Animal Welfare 6, 297-308.

The circadian rhythm of salivary cortisol in growing pigs: Effects of age, gender, and stress

This experiment was designed to examine circadian rhythmicity of cortisol in saliva of growing pigs, in relation to age, gender, and (time of) stressor application. Additionally, the acute cortisol response to a stressor was studied. Five groups, each consisting of...

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Ruis, M. A. W., Te Brake, J. H. A., Engel, B. et al. 1997. The circadian rhythm of salivary cortisol in growing pigs: Effects of age, gender, and stress. Physiology and Behavior 62, 623-630.

Environmental enrichment for dairy calves and pigs

Frequency of cross sucking was greater for calves in pens without enrichment devices [gadgets triggering sucking and chewing]. .. Both the ball and chain were used very little.

Year Published: 1997Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Cattle, Pig

Citation: Morrow-Tesch, J. 1997. Environmental enrichment for dairy calves and pigs. Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) Newsletter 7(3/4), 3-12.

Preference testing of substrates by growing pigs

Peat, mushroom compost and sawdust were preferred most with sand next and woodbark and straw being preferred only to concrete. It was suggested that growing pigs may be attracted to substrates which are similar in texture to earth.

Year Published: 1998Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Beattie, V. E., Walter, N., Sneddon, I. A. 1998. Preference testing of substrates by growing pigs. Animal Welfare 7, 27-34.

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.