Pig

Effects of surgical catheterization and degree of isolation on the behavior and exocrine pancreatic secretion of newly weaned pigs

These results suggest that it is important to be aware of effects of housing, experimental surgery, and associated handling when interpreting results from intensive experiments. .. In relation to the biology of experimental animals the effects of housing, and especially...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Herskin, M. S., Hedemann, M. S. 2001. Effects of surgical catheterization and degree of isolation on the behavior and exocrine pancreatic secretion of newly weaned pigs. Journal of Animal Science, 1179-1188.

Design and construction of facilities for farm animal species

Providing conspecific groups is the most effective enrichment method for all these species. Sheep, goats, and pigs have strong aversion to individual housing. Cattle and horses will tolerate individual housing, but clearly to not prefer it [p. 24].

Year Published: 2001Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Cattle, Equine, Goat, Pig, Sheep

Citation: Hays, J. T., Suckow, M. A., Jackson, G. E. et al. 2001. Design and construction of facilities for farm animal species. Lab Animal Supplement Facility Design & Planning(Fall 2001), 21-24.

Acclimatization and response of minipigs towards humans

Minipig reaction to humans was influenced by monthly age; second, taming was possible under ordinary conditions of care, but we had to wait until 10 months of age on average for this to occur; third, if simple contact was made...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Tsutsumi, H., Morikawa, N., Niki, R. et al. 2001. Acclimatization and response of minipigs towards humans. Laboratory Animals, 36-42.

Scientists’ assessment of the impact of housing and management on animal welfare

In this article, we show that a broad consensus basis exists among welfare scientists concerning the assessment of farm animal welfare. .. Abnormal behavior[s] .. may indicate stress or some frustrated motivation, but they also may represent the animals' way...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: All/General, Bird, Chicken, Pig

Citation: Anonymous 2001. Scientists' assessment of the impact of housing and management on animal welfare. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 4, 3-52.

Relationship between rooting behaviour and foraging in growing pigs

Rooting behaviour appears to be a behavioural need that is performed irrespectively of feeding level or nutritive feedback. This suggests that a suitable rooting substrate should be provided even for pigs which are fed ad libitum. The provision of a...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Beattie, V. E., O'Connell, N. E. O. 2002. Relationship between rooting behaviour and foraging in growing pigs. Animal Welfare 11, 295-303.

Pituitary-adrenal activation in pre-parturient pigs (Sus scrofa) is associated with behavioural restriction due to lack of space rather than nesting substrate

Space also had an effect on ACTH and cortisol levels ... with C [crate] gilts having higher levels than P [pen] gilts, irrespective of straw availability. ... There was no effect of straw on ACTH or cortisol levels. .. It...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Jarvis, S., Calvert, S. K., Stevenson, J. et al. 2002. Pituitary-adrenal activation in pre-parturient pigs (Sus scrofa) is associated with behavioural restriction due to lack of space rather than nesting substrate. Animal Welfare 11, 371-384.

Comfortable quarters for pigs in research institutions

Very useful guidelines for the species-adequate housing of pigs in research institutions. Pigs are conspicuously sensitive animals who require special attention to guarantee their physical and behavioral well-being in the often stressful environment of a research institution. A stressed pig...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Grandin, T. 2002. Comfortable quarters for pigs in research institutions. In: Comfortable Quarters for Laboratory Animals, Ninth Edition. Reinhardt, V. , Reinhardt, A. (eds.), 80-84. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

Effect of access to roughage and shelter on selected behavioural indicators of welfare in pigs housed in a complex environment

The pigs with access to roughage showed a lower frequency of agression. .. The opportunity to regulate the body temperature by use of shade results in improved welfare. In conclusion, the pigs' behaviour indicated that their welfare was improved by...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Olsen, A. W., Simonsen, H. B., Dybkaer, L. 2002. Effect of access to roughage and shelter on selected behavioural indicators of welfare in pigs housed in a complex environment. Animal Welfare 11, 75-87.

Use of behavior modification (clicker training) to facilitate handling and restraint and provide environmental enrichment in Gottinger minipigs

This study assessed the feasibility and time required to use behavioral modification to train pigs to two criteria: touch-then-follow a small 'target' stick, and permit staff to lift them into restraint devices (slings). .. Nine pigs accomplished the target training...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Williams, N., Watson, J. 2003. Use of behavior modification (clicker training) to facilitate handling and restraint and provide environmental enrichment in Gottinger minipigs. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 97 (Abstract).

A systematic approach towards developing environmental enrichment for pigs

These results underline the importance of enrichment for pigs which stimulates foraging and explorative behaviour.

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Van de Weerd, H. A., Docking, C. M., Day, J. E. L. et al. 2003. A systematic approach towards developing environmental enrichment for pigs . Applied Animal Behaviour Science 84 , 101-118.