Improving sow and piglet welfare from prepartum to weaning
Author: Todd, Amanda Published: 2018 Description: Discusses housing conditions that can be used to improve welfare of both sows and piglets
Essay Tag: Swine
The effect of environmental enrichment on behavioural expression of intensively housed pigs
The effect of environmental enrichment on behavioural expression of intensively housed pigs
Author: Brown, Victoria Published: 2012 Description: Discusses the welfare implications for piglets of providing them with environmental enrichment to help promote the expression of a range of normal forage-related behaviours.
Advances in the use of immunocastration as an alternative to surgical castration in male pigs
Advances in the use of immunocastration as an alternative to surgical castration in male pigs
Author: Connor, Caitlin Published: 2012 Description: Discusses the use of immunocastration as a welfare-friendly alternative to surgical castration in order to reduce the risk of boar taint in male pigs. RSPCA Australia Pig Welfare Science Prize 2012
Environmental enrichment for growing pigs: Could novelty be the key?
Environmental enrichment for growing pigs: Could novelty be the key?
Author: Mace, Nicole Published: 2012 Description: Discusses the effects of environmental enrichment and the important role played by novelty when enrichment is provided on commercial pig farms.
Piglets and Weaning: Improving Welfare of Piglets by means of Diet and Environment
Piglets and Weaning: Improving Welfare of Piglets by means of Diet and Environment
Author: Yoshimura, Kasumi Published: 2011 Description: Investigates tools for improving the management of piglets during weaning, with the aim of reducing stress and improving welfare. RSPCA Australia Pig Welfare Science Prize 2011
Improvements in the Welfare and Behaviour of Intensively Raised Pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus)
Improvements in the Welfare and Behaviour of Intensively Raised Pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus)
Author: Rees, Peter Published: 2011 Description: Examines measures to improve the welfare of intensively raised pigs in recent years.
Reducing Aggression in Pigs at Mixing by means of Environmental and Genetic Selection Tools
Reducing Aggression in Pigs at Mixing by means of Environmental and Genetic Selection Tools
Author: Kopecny, Lucy Published: 2010 Description: Explores strategies, both environmental and genetic, to reduce aggression in pigs where mixing occurs.
Reducing Piglet Crushing in Loose-farrowing Systems: Animal Welfare and Production Implications for Sows and Piglets
Reducing Piglet Crushing in Loose-farrowing Systems: Animal Welfare and Production Implications for Sows and Piglets
Author: Kozaruk, M Published: 2010 Description: Examines the role of the sow in improving piglet welfare in loose-farrowing systems.
Decreasing Stress, Aggression and Injury in Pigs housed in Intensive Production Systems
Decreasing Stress, Aggression and Injury in Pigs housed in Intensive Production Systems
Author: Tori, Max Published: 2010 Description: Discusses the use of pig-appeasing pheromone to reduce aggression and social stress in housed pigs. RSPCA Australia Pig Welfare Science Prize 2010
A Review of Recent Researches into Reducing the Incidence of Tail-biting in Pigs
A Review of Recent Researches into Reducing the Incidence of Tail-biting in Pigs
Author: Kang, Kevin Published: 2010 Description: Explores research into a better understanding of tail-biting behaviour and methods to prevent it.