Pig

Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research

Expanding on the National Research Council's Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, this book deals specifically with mammals in neuroscience and behavioral research laboratories. It offers flexible guidelines for the care of these animals, and guidance on...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Regulations & Ethical Review, Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Cat, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: National Research Council. 2003. Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research. National Academic Press: Washington, DC, 223 pp.

The welfare of pigs and minipigs

Brief recommendations for the species-adequate housing/handling of pigs

Year Published: 2004Topics: Handling, HousingAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Bollen, P. , Ritskes-Hoitinga, M. 2004. The welfare of pigs and minipigs. In: The Welfare of Laboratory Animals. Kaliste, E. (ed), 275-289. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, The Netherlands.

Behaviour of sows and piglets reared in intensive outdoor or indoor systems

In this study, we compared the behaviour of sows and piglets, as well as the mother–offspring interactions of sows and piglets during lactation, and the post-weaning behaviour of piglets reared in the outdoors or in confinement throughout the whole production...

Year Published: 2004Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Hötzel, M. J., Pinheiro Machadon F., L. C., Wolf, F. M. et al. 2004. Behaviour of sows and piglets reared in intensive outdoor or indoor systems. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 86(1-2), 27-39.

Consistency of aggressive temperament in domestic pigs: Effects of social experience and social disruption

Resident-intruder (R-I) tests can be used to measure the aggressive temperament of domestic pigs (Sus scrofa), and have previously been shown to predict the severity and persistence of aggression when unfamiliar pigs are mixed. To study the consistency of individual...

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Pig

Citation: D'Eath, R. B. 2004. Consistency of aggressive temperament in domestic pigs: Effects of social experience and social disruption. Aggressive Behavior 30, 435-448.

Influence of social status on the welfare of growing pigs housed in barren and enriched environments

Environmental enrichment [rooting area, straw area] may improve the welfare of growing pigs with low social status. But environmental enrichment did not negate the effect of low social status on injury levels.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Pig

Citation: O'Connell, N. E., Beattie, V. E., Moss, B. W. 2004. Influence of social status on the welfare of growing pigs housed in barren and enriched environments. Animal Welfare 13, 425-431.

Behavioural, endocrine and immune consequences of mixing in weaned piglets

Mixing piglets at weaning increases plasma cortisol concentrations and agonistic behaviour. In contrast to what is observed in older pigs, studies failed to show any effect of social environment on other behavioural variables or on immune function. The lack of...

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Merlot, E., Meunier-Salaün, M.-C., Prunier, A. 2004. Behavioural, endocrine and immune consequences of mixing in weaned piglets . Applied Animal Behaviour Science 85, 247-257.

Environmental enrichment for laboratory animals

Includes regulatory compliance, program development and management, common environmental enrichment strategies, program assessment and monitoring. A key component to the enrichment program development is the understanding of the natural behavior and habitat of each species housed in the animal facility....

Year Published: 2004Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: All/General, Baboon, Capuchin, Cat, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Gibbon, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Mole Rat, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent, Sheep, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Stewart, K. L. , Bayne, K. 2004. Environmental enrichment for laboratory animals. In: Laboratory Animal Medicine and Management. Reuter, J. D. , Suckow, M. A. (Eds). International Veterinary Information Service, Ithaca, New York.

The effect of environmental manipulation on behavior, salivary cortisol, and growth of piglets weaned at 14 days of age

Environmental enrichment [hanging rope and rubber tire tube] results in less anomalous behaviour, reduced fear response to humans and better growth. Environmental enrichment did not affect salivary cortisol.

Year Published: 2004Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Rodarte, L. F., Ducoing, A., Galindo, F. 2004. The effect of environmental manipulation on behavior, salivary cortisol, and growth of piglets weaned at 14 days of age. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 7, 171-179.

Housing, care and environmental factors

General discussion on husbandry and regulatory issues pertaining to the housing and care of laboratory animals.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: All/General, Dog, Guinea Pig, Marmoset, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent

Citation: Hansen, A. K. , Baumans, V. 2004. Housing, care and environmental factors. In: The Welfare of Laboratory Animals. Kaliste, E. (ed), 37-50. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, The Netherlands.

Behavioural development of pigs with different coping characteristics in barren and substrate-enriched housing conditions

Housing environment markedly influenced behaviour of pigs. Barren housed pigs were less active, showed less explorative and play behaviour, and spent more time on oral activities directed at pen mates than pigs from enriched housing. HR [high-resisting] pigs showed more...

Year Published: 2005Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Bolhuis, E. J., Schouten, W. G. P., Schrama, J. W. et al. 2005. Behavioural development of pigs with different coping characteristics in barren and substrate-enriched housing conditions . Applied Animal Behaviour Science 93, 213-228.