The welfare implications of large litter size in the domestic pig II: management factors
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 …
producers in many countries. Whilst this has economic and environmental benefits for the …
[HTML][HTML] Early life piglet experiences and impacts on immediate and longer-term adaptability
ME Lucas, LM Hemsworth, PH Hemsworth - animal, 2023 - Elsevier
Pigs in production systems are routinely exposed to challenging situations including abrupt
weaning, painful husbandry procedures, intense contact with stockpeople, and exposure to …
weaning, painful husbandry procedures, intense contact with stockpeople, and exposure to …
Understanding weaning distress
Farm animals often show a pronounced behavioural response to weaning. The aim of this
review is to draw together theoretical and empirical literature that helps improve our …
review is to draw together theoretical and empirical literature that helps improve our …
Welfare of pigs on farm
EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare … - EFSA …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
expert opinion. All pig categories were assessed: gilts and dry sows, farrowing and lactating …
The social behaviour of pigs.
HW Gonyou - Social behaviour in farm animals, 2001 - cabidigitallibrary.org
(Editors' comments: Studies on wild, feral and free-ranging pigs reveal that the most
common social grouping is that of several sows and their juvenile offspring, living within a …
common social grouping is that of several sows and their juvenile offspring, living within a …
Behaviour of sows and piglets reared in intensive outdoor or indoor systems
MJ Hötzel, FM Wolf, OA Dalla Costa - Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 2004 - Elsevier
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 …
offspring interactions of sows and piglets during lactation, and the post-weaning behaviour …
Impact of increasing weaning age on pig performance and belly nosing prevalence in a commercial multisite production system
JEG Faccin, F Laskoski, LF Hernig… - Journal of Animal …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
The effects of increasing weaning age in a commercial production system on nursery and
finishing performance were evaluated. A total of 1,176 pigs (PIC 337× Camborough) were …
finishing performance were evaluated. A total of 1,176 pigs (PIC 337× Camborough) were …
The effect of confinement during lactation on the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis and behaviour of primiparous sows
S Jarvis, RB D'Eath, SK Robson, AB Lawrence - Physiology & behavior, 2006 - Elsevier
Commercial sows are typically confined in crates before and during parturition and remain
there throughout lactation. In various animal species including non-lactating pigs …
there throughout lactation. In various animal species including non-lactating pigs …
Welfare of pigs in the farrowing environment
AK Johnson, JN Marchant-Forde - The welfare of pigs, 2009 - Springer
In the USA, housing for the lactating sow and her piglets can be divided into five main areas.
Total confinement, defined as the farrowing crate, houses the highest number of sows at …
Total confinement, defined as the farrowing crate, houses the highest number of sows at …
Development of ingestive behaviour and the relationship to belly nosing in early-weaned piglets
TM Widowski, S Torrey, CJ Bench… - Applied Animal Behaviour …, 2008 - Elsevier
Over the last 30 years, improvements in diet formulations have resulted in a steady decline
in weaning age while still meeting the nutritional needs of the piglets. However, even with …
in weaning age while still meeting the nutritional needs of the piglets. However, even with …