Essays about: "equipment-biting"

Found 2 essays containing the word equipment-biting.

  1. 1. The effect of rope and an activation ball on the performance of harmful social behaviors in pigs

    University essay from Biologi; Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Johan Jönsson; [2012]
    Keywords : pigs; stereotypies; enrichment; rope; activation-ball; exploratory; foraging; equipment-biting;

    Abstract : A widespread problem in the housing of captive animals is the occurrence and development of abnormal behaviors. In the pig breeding industry the abnormal behaviors causing the biggest welfare problems are stereotypies such as tail-biting, ear-biting, equipment-biting and belly-nosing. READ MORE

  3. 2. The effects of an activity ball and ropes on pigs’ behaviours

    University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi; Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Emma Nilsson; [2012]
    Keywords : Environmental enrichment; rope; activity ball; pig; behaviour;

    Abstract : Rooting and exploring are two behaviours pigs in the wild spend considerable time doing. When kept in pens with limited access to bedding materials stress can originate and often lead to undesired behaviours. READ MORE