Environmental Enrichment of PigsEmma Fàbrega i Romans Pigs have a strong motivation to explore and root. In conventional pig husbandry systems, this need is difficult to fulfil, unless adequate enrichment materials are provided. This book summarises how enrichment strategies for pigs have evolved over the last few decades in different countries and provides a vast array of possibilities to enhance the exploratory needs of pigs. The role of enrichment material on avoidance of tail biting outbreaks or as an element triggering positive emotions in pigs is also discussed. |
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accessed activity aggression analysis animal welfare Appl assess associated authors Available online Behav behaviour Bite-Rite combination compared considered CrossRef Directive duration effect emotions enrichment materials environment environmental enrichment evaluate experiment factors farm farm animal feed Figure finisher floor Food four frequency garlic hanging higher housing important improve increased indicators interaction interest issues Italy legislation length lesions less logs lower manipulation March mean measures Member objects observed pens performed period pigs positive possible practical preference presented procedure production rack rearing received recorded reduce reported risk Rooting rope sampling scores showed significant significantly slatted social sows stage standards straw suggested Table tail biting tail biting outbreak tail damage tail docking tail movement tail posture treatment trial types weaner weeks weight wood wounds