Instant Insights: Improving Piglet Welfare Paperback / softback
by Dr Emma M. (Animal Behaviour and Welfare Team, Animal and Veterinary Sciences Research Group Baxter, Prof. Sandra (Newcastle University) Edwards, Prof Nicole (University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover (Germany)) Kemper, Dr Arlene (Texas Tech University) Garcia, Prof. John J. (Texas Tech University) McGlone, Dr Andrea (Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Lombardia e dell’Emilia Romagna (IZSLE Luppi
Part of the Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights series
Paperback / softback
Description
This collection features four peer-reviewed literature reviews on improving piglet welfare. The first chapter reviews the main welfare challenges faced during farrowing and lactation, including the occurrence of painful husbandry procedures, such as tooth resection, tail docking and castration.
The chapter also highlights various mitigation strategies that can be implemented to optimise the welfare of both sows and piglets in the farrowing environment. The second chapter addresses some of the main welfare concerns that can arise during the weaning and nursery stage as a result of separation between piglet and sow and exposure to a new environment.
The chapter also summarises the most important fields of environmental, nutritional and social stress and how these experiences can be mitigated with the correct strategies. The third chapter considers the demand for improved welfare and animal handling systems from governments, non-governmental organisations and consumers.
The chapter reviews recent advancements in technology that have the potential to improve animal wellbeing, profitability and performance during the weaning period. The final chapter discusses the main etiological agents acting in the period of transition from weaning, the risk factors for their introduction and diffusion within the farm and the main measures available for their control.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:176 pages, Color tables, photos and figures
- Publisher:Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
- Publication Date:15/03/2022
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- ISBN:9781801460552
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:176 pages, Color tables, photos and figures
- Publisher:Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
- Publication Date:15/03/2022
- Category:
- ISBN:9781801460552
