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  1. 1. Mapping the pig value chain in the Dominican Republic with emphasis on the risk of transmission of African swine fever

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Andrea Hentz; [2023]
    Keywords : African swine fever; Domestic pig; Value chain mapping; Pig production; Biosecurity; Disease risk;

    Abstract : As in many other parts of the world, pigs provide an important source of food and income in the Dominican Republic (DR). However, the pig production in the country faces great challenges since African swine fever (ASF) was reintroduced in 2021, after being absent for over 40 years. READ MORE

  3. 2. Pigs’ display of body language - associated with emotional states during differing treatments

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

    Author : Ida Hellsten; [2022]
    Keywords : Pig; Sus scrofa domesticus; emotions; emotional state; body language; body positions;

    Abstract : Animals’ behaviours are affected by their emotional state, and emotions can affect the animals’ welfare and health. Since emotions are subjective and could, at times, be illogical, the subject still has much to discover. Therefore, it is vital to understand animals and their feelings in order to improve their lives and welfare. READ MORE

  4. 3. Positive welfare indicators of the domestic pig (Sus scrofa domesticus), a review : Which of the indicators are being used for the on-farm evaluation of pig’s positive welfare?

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för biologi och miljö (BOM)

    Author : Maria Papageorgiou; [2022]
    Keywords : Pig; Sus scrofa domesticus; positive welfare; positive welfare indicator; positive welfare assessment; play; social affiliative behaviors; vocalizations; Welfare Quality protocol for pigs;

    Abstract : Since the 1960s the focus of animal welfare has been mainly on the negative aspects of welfare and on minimizing and alleviating these negatives. Lately, the focus has been not only on the negative features of welfare that should be kept above a minimum standard, but also on the positive ones that should be enforced. READ MORE

  5. 4. Wild boar feeding site effects on targeted and non-targeted species

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Emma Engvall; [2022]
    Keywords : artificial feeding; baiting; establishment; rooting; diversity; species richness;

    Abstract : Wild boar (Sus scrofa) is an ungulate species that is increasing in Europe and Sweden, and with that causing conflicts and problems in agriculture. Wild boar are omnivores and are often rooting in the ground to find food items. READ MORE

  6. 5. Wild boar (Sus scrofa) meat quality : a study of the homogeneity of wild boar meat quality

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Maja Jonsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Wild boar; Sus scrofa; meat quality; diet; lipid composition; Sweden; pork;

    Abstract : The food industry is constantly adapting and is to a large extent shaped by the desires of its consumers. Consumer food desires are dictated by a variety of reasons such as nutrition or taste. READ MORE