Pig

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.

Influence of environmental enrichment on aggressive behaviour and dominance relationships in growing pigs

The present results show that rearing environments enriched with substrates and extra space improve welfare by directly affecting the social behaviour of pigs. Enrichment significantly reduced aggressive behaviour in a test box and this effect may be extrapolated to any...

Year Published: 1999Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: O'Connell, N. E., Beattie, V. E. 1999. Influence of environmental enrichment on aggressive behaviour and dominance relationships in growing pigs. Animal Welfare 8, 269-279.

The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory Animals (7th ed): Pigs and Minipigs

Specific recommendations on the species-appropriate housing and handling of pigs. Force or subjugation will aggravate the situation, where patience, a handful of feed or a lump of sugar will render a pig tame and co-operative. .. Boars .. can inflict...

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Holtz, W. , Bollen, P. 1999. Pigs and minipigs. In: The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory Animals (7th ed). UFAW [Universities Federation for Animal Welfare] (edited by Poole, T. and English, P. ), 464-488. Blackwell Science, Oxford, UK.

Effects of straw bedding and high fibre diets on the behaviour of floor fed group-housed sows

Providing sows with a foraging substrate, such as straw, appeared to be instrumental in reducing excessive levels of pen component directed behaviour. .. Although providing sows with straw increased the level of foraging behaviour performed, its is assumed that a...

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Whittaker, X., Edwards, S. A., Spoolder, H. A. M. et al. 1999. Effects of straw bedding and high fibre diets on the behaviour of floor fed group-housed sows. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 63, 25-39.

Influence of environmental stimuli on nest building and farrowing behaviour in domestic sows

Provision of environmental stimuli, especially straw which is relevant for arranging of nesting materials, favoured piglet survival through effects on the timing and quantity of nest building, a decreased duration of the first part of farrowing as well as a...

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Thodberg, K., Jensen, K. H., Herskin, M. S. et al. 1999. Influence of environmental stimuli on nest building and farrowing behaviour in domestic sows. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 63, 131-144.