Page 7 of articles about behaviour-welfare

Genetic associations between human-directed behavior and intraspecific social aggression in growing pigs

Heritability estimates for all studied traits suggest they could be suitable as a method of phenotyping aggression and fear/boldness for genetic selection purposes.

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The team at the Pedregales farm is a fundamental part of the project's success.

Facilities-Equipment Article

Pedregales farm: Innovating to face challenges in the swine industry

What can we do to face the challenges in the industry? Innovate, research, and bring science closer to the field.

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ManagementNews

How important is Animal Welfare to Europeans?

Protecting the welfare of animals is essential for Europeans, as shown by the results of a Eurobarometer survey published today.

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ManagementAbstract

Characterizing resilience to weaning stress and its associations with behavioral differences in finishing gilts

Resilience to weaning stress was associated with behavioral differences in finishing gilts at mixing and when faced with novel situations.

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New data from NAMI highlight continuous improvement in U.S. meat sector

The North American Meat Institute has published its second annual report on the evolution of the U.S. meat sector in areas of continuous improvement.

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Denmark extends remodeling deadline for pig farms

Improvement projects that are underway but not completed will have an additional 12 months to finish.

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Facilities-Equipment Abstract

Automated detection of behavioral changes associated with the post-weaning transition in pigs

The approach is capable of automatically monitoring several different behaviors of a group of pigs at the same time.

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Design of pig facilities. Strategic points for the future (1/3): animal welfare and genetics

Many farm design parameters have changed. Animal welfare has become even more important and genetic evolution has resulted in productive variation between breeds.

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Risk factors differ for viable and low viable crushed piglets in free farrowing pens

Results show the importance of differentiating between low viable and viable crushed piglets for the interpretation of risk factors for crushing losses.

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Facilities-Equipment Reportage

New edition of SPACE exhibition in France

The 37th edition of the SPACE exhibition has just been held in Rennes, where this year, energy had a special emphasis.

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France presents its priorities in the European welfare review

The European Commission will propose a revision of animal welfare standards in the second half of 2023.

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Genetics-ReproductionAbstract

Lameness in pregnant sows alters placental stress response

Lameness may decrease sow gestation length and reduce placental efficiency in protecting the offspring from the sows’ stress response.

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HealthArticle

Clinical case: Lameness and paralysis of hindquarters in finishing pigs

This case describes the deferred lesions resulting from tail biting and quantifies the losses it causes.

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Spain: Video surveillance in slaughterhouses now required by law

Slaughterhouses must have a video surveillance system that will allow for additional animal welfare checks.

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Honduras reactivates National Council for Animal Protection and Welfare

Representatives of public and private institutions met to reactivate the National Council for Animal Protection and Welfare, chaired by the Secretariat of Agriculture and Livestock (SAG), and to define a road map with concrete actions.

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A camera that is part of the video surveillance system installed in a slaughterhouse.

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Video surveillance systems in slaughterhouses: status of their implementation in different countries

Spain is the first EU country to legislate the installation of video surveillance systems in slaughterhouses, following the example of England, Scotland, and Israel.