Simple Summary Weaning is an important period for the swine industry and is influenced by
the early events that occur during gestation and lactation. Therefore, a range of dietary and …

Aggression between unfamiliar pigs at mixing is a major animal welfare problem in
commercial farming. It has been studied since the 1970s and remains an important topic in …

Young adults in developed countries are distanced from agriculture and the meat industry
needs to do a better job of communicating with them. A major welfare concern is slaughter …

This scientific opinion focuses on the welfare of pigs on farm, and is based on literature and
expert opinion. All pig categories were assessed: gilts and dry sows, farrowing and lactating …

Factors that have been shown to impact the welfare of group-housed sows are discussed in
this review. Floor space allowance markedly affects sow welfare. In addition to quantity of …

The chapter starts with an overview of common pig production systems across the life cycle
of the pig. Thereafter, the welfare legislation setting minimum welfare standards for the …

On-farm welfare assessment has been used mainly for non-regulatory purposes such as
producer education or to qualify for voluntary welfare-assurance programs. The application …

Completely updated and revised, and with a new author team, this second edition of Farm
Animal Behaviour continues to provide essential information on normal and stereotypic …

Group sow housing can be a complex system and facilities come in many forms. At present,
there is a lack of research adequately comparing all of the different options available for the …

Group housing of sows during gestation is mandatory in the EU since 2013. Compared to
housing in individual crates, group housing allows the animals to express normal activity …