Simple Summary The legislation regarding pig housing systems states that environmental
enrichment needs to be provided for group-housed pigs. Moreover, the materials used for …

This paper critically reviews the literature concerning environmental enrichment for weaner,
grower and finisher pigs housed in intensive (indoor) production systems. The thesis of our …

EFSA and EMA have jointly reviewed measures taken in the EU to reduce the need for and
use of antimicrobials in food‐producing animals, and the resultant impacts on antimicrobial …

Since animals express their internal state through behaviour, changes in said behaviour
may be used to detect early signs of problems, such as in animal health. Continuous …

This fifth edition book is a comprehensive guide to the behaviour and welfare of domestic
animals. It provides practical information for those involved with farming, pet animals and …

Tail-biting data from different studies are difficult to compare because a range of definitions
of tail-biting behaviour and tail-biting lesions are used. Although records from abattoirs …

Vocalizations carry emotional, physiological and individual information. This suggests that
they may serve as potentially useful indicators for inferring animal welfare. At the same time …

This scientific opinion focuses on the welfare of pigs on farm, and is based on literature and
expert opinion. All pig categories were assessed: gilts and dry sows, farrowing and lactating …

Increasing litter size has long been a goal of pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) breeders and
producers in many countries. Whilst this has economic and environmental benefits for the …

Tail biting is a serious animal welfare and economic problem in pig production. Tail docking,
which reduces but does not eliminate tail biting, remains widespread. However, in the EU …