Essays about: "belly-nosing"

Showing result 6 - 8 of 8 essays containing the word belly-nosing.

  1. 6. Slaktsvins basala behov i kommersiell uppfödning : Slaktsvins basala behov i kommersiell uppfödning oönskade beteenden, skador och välfärdspåverkan

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Jonna Johansson; [2010]
    Keywords : gris; välfärd; hudsår; ledinflammationer; stereotypier; halm; golv; stall; pigs; skin lesions; arthritis; stereotypes; straw; floor; housing;

    Abstract : The Swedish Welfare Act § 4 says that "Animals must be kept and cared for in a good environment for animals and in such a way that promotes their health and allow them to behave naturally." Pigs in the wild spend 80% of their waking hours walking around and rooting for food, eating and exploring their environment with its snout. READ MORE

  3. 7. Svansbitning hos grisar, arv eller miljö?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Marie Carlsson; [2009]
    Keywords : svansbitning; gris;

    Abstract : Tail-biting in pigs is an animal welfare issue and in Sweden during 2002 the producers lost tree million Swedish crowns because of tail biting. This economic loss depends on the pigs which are discarded at slaughter because of tail biting. Tail biting can be separated into two stages, "pre-injury" and "injury". READ MORE

  4. 8. Behaviour and growth of piglets weaned at 5 and 7 weeks of age in an organic environment

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Maria Eriksson; [2006]
    Keywords : piglets; weaning; behaviour; body weight; organic production;

    Abstract : Weaning in pig production today is an abrupt change at an early age for the piglets. Problems that can be associated with weaning is behavioral and health problems for the young pig. Such problems can be impaired intestinal functions, reduced weight gain, and increased stress syndromes. READ MORE