Fractal analysis of animal behaviour as an indicator of animal welfare
Animal welfare assessment commonly involves behavioural and physiological measurements. Physiological measures have become increasingly sophisticated over the years, while behavioural measurements, for example duration or frequency, have changed little. Although these measures can undoubtedly contribute to our assessment of an animal’s welfare status, a more complex analysis of behavioural sequences could potentially reveal additional and […]
Post-natal development of EEG responses to noxious stimulation in pigs (Sus scrofa) aged 1–15 days
This study examined electroencephalographic (EEG) indices of acute nociception in pigs (Sus scrofa) aged 1, 5, 7, 10, 12 and 15 days, post-natal. Ten pigs per age were anaesthetised with halothane in oxygen and maintained at a light plane of anaesthesia. EEG was recorded bilaterally using a five-electrode montage. Following a 10-min baseline period, tails […]
The effects of land transport on animal welfare
Animal welfare during and as a result of transport can be assessed by using a range of behavioural, physiological, pathological and carcass-quality indicators that are described in this paper. Measures of the extent of any disease, injury or mortality resulting from, or exacerbated by, transport are important because health is an important part of welfare. […]
Effect of lameness in pigs in terms of “five freedoms”
Epidemiological evaluation of pain in swine herds
“Epidemiological Evaluation of Pain in Swine Herds” AND “Effect of Lameness in Pigs in Terms of “Five Freedoms””
A tool for on-farm welfare assessment of pigs in New Zealand [abstract]
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A Combination of Behavioral and Physiological Indicators for Assessing Pig Welfare on the Farm
The purpose of this research was to identify pig welfare indicators that could help in recognizing stressful practices on farm. The study evaluated behavioral and physiological indicators (cortisol and negative acute phase proteins) in 2 groups of 20 female pigs 4 months old after a 48-hr transport. The first group (A) was transported at the […]
The Effect of Environmental Manipulation on Behavior, Salivary Cortisol, and Growth of Piglets Weaned at 14 Days of Age
Environmental enrichment can be a useful tool to reduce belly nosing behaviors in early weaned piglets. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of environmental enrichment on behavior, salivary cortisol, and productivity of piglets weaned at 14 days of age. The study assigned 112 piglets (line Camborough 22 of PIC) into 2 […]
Stress-related acoustic communication in the domestic pig (Sus scrofa)
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An ethological definition of animal welfare with special emphasis on pig behaviour
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