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Essay Tag: Swine

August 29, 2018

Improving sow and piglet welfare from prepartum to weaning

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

February 18, 2015

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.

February 18, 2015

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

February 18, 2015

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.

February 18, 2015

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

February 18, 2015

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.

February 18, 2015

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.

February 18, 2015

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

February 18, 2015

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.

February 18, 2015

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.

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