Pig

Preparation of swine for the laboratory

Swine are an important model in many areas of biomedical research. These animals have been used predominantly as preclinical models involving surgical and interventional protocols. The systems most commonly studied include cardiovascular, integumentary, digestive, and urological. Swine are intelligent social...

Year Published: 2006Topics: Animal Training, Environmental Enrichment, Handling, Husbandry & Management, Natural Behavior, Regulations & Ethical Review, Relocation & TransportAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Smith, A. C., Swindle, M. M. 2006. Preparation of swine for the laboratory. ILAR Journal 47(4), 358-363.

Influence of different types of environmental enrichment on the behaviour of finishing pigs in two different housing systems: 1

Pigs were housed contemporarily in either a straw-based (ST) or fully slatted (FS) building. In each building, half the pens received additional enrichment in the form of a hanging plastic toy (Bite-Rite). In the ST house the remaining pens were...

Year Published: 2006Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Scott, K., Taylor, L., Gill, B. P. et al. 2006. Influence of different types of environmental enrichment on the behaviour of finishing pigs in two different housing systems: 1. Hanging toy versus rootable substrate. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 99(3-4), 222-229 .

Effect of temporary straw bedding on pigs’ behaviour, performance, cortisol and meat quality

The effect of temporary straw bedding for a period of 6, 4, or 2 weeks before slaughter was studied on pigs' performance, behaviour, cortisol concentration, intermediary metabolism, and meat quality. Pigs were barren housed on slatted concrete floors during growth...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Peeters, E., Driessen, B., Moons, C. P. H. et al. 2006. Effect of temporary straw bedding on pigs' behaviour, performance, cortisol and meat quality . Applied Animal Behaviour Science 98, 234-248 .

Investigation of different methods of food delivery as enrichment for singly housed male Gottingen Minipigs

The minipigs spent a significant amount of time interacting with the Canac Ball (ball filled with food). Overall the results showed that the minipigs showed a continuous interest in the Canac Ball, proving that it is a successful enrichment device.Scattering...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Beale, C., King, L., Young, B. 2007. Investigation of different methods of food delivery as enrichment for singly housed male Gottingen Minipigs. Animal Technology and Welfare 6(1), 33-36.

Programming the offspring of the pig by prenatal social stress: Neuroendocrine activity and behavior

This study provides evidence in the pig that stress experienced during gestation has long-lasting effects on offspring daughters, including their maternal behaviour. Thirty-six primiparous sows were divided into control and two groups that were stressed (by social mixing) during either...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Jarvis S, Moinard C, Robson SK, et al. 2006. Programming the offspring of the pig by prenatal social stress: Neuroendocrine activity and behavior. Hormones & Behavior. 49;68-80.

A playroom as novel swine enrichment

The playroom has been an unqualified boon to our swine facility. Although a devoted playroom has cost some space that might have been used as additional home stalls, the benefits to our animals have far outweighed the costs. The playroom...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Casey, B., Abney, D., Skoumbordis, E. 2007. A playroom as novel swine enrichment. Lab Animal 36(2), 32-34.

A critical review of fear tests used on cattle, pigs, sheep, poultry and horses

Fear is arguably the most commonly investigated emotion in domestic animals. In the current review we attempt to establish the level of repeatability and validity found for fear tests used on cattle, pigs, sheep and goats, poultry and horses. We...

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Bird, Cattle, Chicken, Equine, Pig, Sheep

Citation: Forkman, B., Boissy, A., Meunier-Sala?n, M. C. et al. 2007. A critical review of fear tests used on cattle, pigs, sheep, poultry and horses. Physiology and Behavior 92, 340-374.

A novel method for lifting weanling pigs in biomedical research: The ventral scoop

The ventral scoop method is less fear-inducing than the vertical lift.

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Dandolos, H. M., Berghaus, R. D., Harvey, S. B. et al. 2007. A novel method for lifting weanling pigs in biomedical research: The ventral scoop. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 50 (Abstract).

Environmental enrichment for pigs

Within the given constraints of single-housing, straw provides optimal species-appropriate enrichment of which pigs do not get bored, because it allows them to engage in rooting, foraging, chewing and playing. Toys are best suspended with chains so that they do...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: LAREF [Laboratory Animal Refinement and Enrichment Forum] 2007. Environmental enrichment for pigs. In: Making Lives Easier for Animals in Research Labs: Discussions by the Laboratory Animal Refinement & Enrichment Forum. Baumans, V., Coke, C., Green, J., Moreau, E., Morton, D., Patterson-Kane, E., Reinhardt, A., Reinhardt, V., Van Loo, P. (eds), 90-92. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

Two novel swine enrichments

We describe 2 novel pen enrichments for swine that promote rooting, gnawing, and scratching behaviors. ..Material costs were $40 .. and both enrichments took less than 1 h to make. ..During the entire [3 months] periods, pigs continued to interactwith...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Glenn, A. S., Watson, J. 2007. Two novel swine enrichments. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 45-46 (Abstract).