Circadian rhythms and diurnal patterns in the feed intake behaviour of growing-finishing pigs
The feeding behaviour of growing-finishing pigs is an important indicator of performance,
health and welfare, but this use is limited by its large, poorly-understood variation. We …
health and welfare, but this use is limited by its large, poorly-understood variation. We …
Describing behavior sequences of fattening pigs using process mining on video data and automated pig behavior recognition
This study aimed to demonstrate the application of process mining on video data of pigs,
facilitating the analysis of behavioral patterns. Video data were collected over a period of 5 …
facilitating the analysis of behavioral patterns. Video data were collected over a period of 5 …
[HTML][HTML] Disease detection in pigs based on feeding behaviour traits using machine learning
Disease detection is crucial for timely intervention to increase treatment success and reduce
negative impacts on pig welfare. The objective of this study was to monitor changes in …
negative impacts on pig welfare. The objective of this study was to monitor changes in …
[HTML][HTML] Understanding the feeding strategies of growing-finishing pigs: Exploring links with pig characteristics and behaviour
A large variation in feeding patterns between pigs and over time hampers the use of data
from electronic feeding stations in the continuous monitoring of growing-finishing pig …
from electronic feeding stations in the continuous monitoring of growing-finishing pig …
[HTML][HTML] Estimating body weight in conventional growing pigs using a depth camera
GA Franchi, JD Bus, IJMM Boumans… - Smart Agricultural …, 2023 - Elsevier
Automated body weight (BW) estimation can be a useful tool for continuous monitoring of
growth in commercial pigs, whereas deviations could indicate welfare problems. We …
growth in commercial pigs, whereas deviations could indicate welfare problems. We …
[HTML][HTML] A correlated-variables model for monitoring individual growing-finishing pig's behavior by RFID registrations
BGC De Bruijn, RM De Mol, PH Hogewerf… - Smart Agricultural …, 2023 - Elsevier
Feeding and drinking behavior of individual growing-finishing pigs can be used for health
and welfare monitoring by real time warning systems. The objective of this study was to …
and welfare monitoring by real time warning systems. The objective of this study was to …
[HTML][HTML] Variation in piglet body weight gain and feed intake during a 9-week lactation in a multi-suckling system
T Tang, WJJ Gerrits, I Reimert… - animal, 2022 - Elsevier
A multi-suckling (MS) system for sows and piglets has been developed aiming to improve
animal welfare. In this system, large variation in BW gain exists between piglets up to …
animal welfare. In this system, large variation in BW gain exists between piglets up to …
Feeding behavior of finishing pigs under diurnal cyclic heat stress
MJK de Oliveira, M Valk, ADB Melo, DA Marçal… - Animals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Pigs reared in tropical climate areas are frequently exposed to high
ambient temperatures. The increase in ambient temperature above thermoneutrality evokes …
ambient temperatures. The increase in ambient temperature above thermoneutrality evokes …
[HTML][HTML] Exploring individual responses to welfare issues in growing-finishing pig feeding behaviour
The feeding behaviour of individual growing-finishing pigs can be continuously monitored
using sensors such as electronic feeding stations (EFSs), and this could be further used to …
using sensors such as electronic feeding stations (EFSs), and this could be further used to …
[HTML][HTML] Exploring baseline behaviour in group-housed, pre-weaned dairy calves
SE McPherson, LE Webb, MC McFadden… - Applied Animal …, 2024 - Elsevier
With increasing public concern for farm animal welfare, understanding their current welfare
status is paramount. Animal welfare can be inferred from their behaviour, as behaviour …
status is paramount. Animal welfare can be inferred from their behaviour, as behaviour …