Identification of trailer heat zones and associated heat stress in weaner pigs transported by road in tropical climates
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 …
also lead to direct production costs. This study evaluated the dynamics of heat zones …
Whole-herd risk factors associated with wean-to-finish mortality under the conditions of a Midwestern USA swine production system
ES Magalhães, JJ Zimmerman, P Thomas… - Preventive veterinary …, 2022 - Elsevier
Swine wean-to-finish (W2F) mortality is a multifactorial, dynamic process and a key
performance indicator of commercial swine production. Although swine producers typically …
performance indicator of commercial swine production. Although swine producers typically …
[HTML][HTML] Physical workload and psychosocial working conditions in Swedish pig transport drivers
S Wilhelmsson, M Andersson, I Arvidsson… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Working conditions of 20 Swedish pig transport drivers (PTD) were assessed by a
questionnaire, a workshop, and recorded postures and movements during on-farm loading …
questionnaire, a workshop, and recorded postures and movements during on-farm loading …
Effect of distance and daily periods on heat-stressed pigs and pre-slaughter losses in a semiarid region
Effective planning animal transport is essential to safeguard animal welfare and reduce
production losses. Environmental conditions, specifically extreme temperatures in …
production losses. Environmental conditions, specifically extreme temperatures in …
[HTML][HTML] Human-animal interactions during on-farm truck loading of finishing pigs for slaughter transport
S Wilhelmsson, M Andersson, PH Hemsworth… - Livestock Science, 2023 - Elsevier
Finishing pigs and transport drivers (TDs) interact closely when pigs are loaded for transport,
which can be very stressful for both. We aimed to investigate relationships between TD …
which can be very stressful for both. We aimed to investigate relationships between TD …
Effects of a training intervention for Swedish pig transport drivers on physical workload and time efficiency during loading
S Wilhelmsson, I Arvidsson, PH Hemsworth… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Slaughter transportation of pigs can be considered a high-risk occupation, but has received
very little scientific attention. We investigated the effect of a training intervention on transport …
very little scientific attention. We investigated the effect of a training intervention on transport …
Use of two novel trailer types for transportation of pigs to slaughter. II. Effects on trailer microclimate, pig behaviour, physiological response, and meat quality under …
KAT Moak, R Bergeron, S Conte… - Canadian Journal of …, 2022 - cdnsciencepub.com
In total, 3654 market pigs were transported to slaughter in winter (six replicates/treatment;
January–February in southwestern Ontario) using three trailers: a modified triple-deck pot …
January–February in southwestern Ontario) using three trailers: a modified triple-deck pot …