The complex environment surrounding young pigs reared in intensive housing systems
directly influences their productivity and livelihood. Much of the seminal literature utilized …

This paper reviews the scientific literature on water buffalo welfare in all stages of the live
animal supply chain from the farm gate to slaughter (loading/unloading, markets …

Heat stress is major welfare concern during transport of pigs in tropical climates, which can
also lead to direct production costs. This study evaluated the dynamics of heat zones …

Simple Summary One of the most challenging setbacks for intensive swine industries to
improve animal welfare and sustainability is skilled labor. Human observations are needed …

The objective of this study was to evaluate through the infrared thermography the surface
temperature of the lacrimal caruncle (ocular), auricular pavilion and nose area of weaned …

The objective of this study was to evaluate uterine activity at farrowing in sows with different
gestation lengths (GL), and its effect on the metabolic profile, blood gases and daily weight …

This study evaluates the dynamics of heat zones in the load and its relationship with the
stress of pigs during transport. Four journeys of 170 km were monitored, recording the …

Observational studies describing the impact of transport duration on weaned piglet welfare
are limited. Current Canadian transport regulations are heavily informed by studies involving …

The study objective was to evaluate the interaction between corticotrophin releasing factor
(CRF) receptor signaling and prophylactic antibiotic administration on intestinal physiology …

Hoy en día, las modernas técnicas de producción porcina exigen cada vez más destetes
tempranos. Sin embrago, el destete representa una de las etapas más críticas en la vida …