Pig

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.

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.