The welfare of pigs /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Marchant-Forde, Jeremy N., Phillips, C. J. C.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer, 2009.
Series:Animal welfare ; v. 7.
Animal welfare ; 7.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to the welfare of pigs
  • The natural behaviour of the pig
  • Advances in the study of cognition, behavioural priorities and emotions
  • Welfare of dry sows
  • Welfare of pigs in the farrowing environment
  • Housing the fattening pig
  • Pigs and humans
  • Balance between porcine diseases and welfare
  • Welfare into practice
  • Welfare of pigs during transport and slaughter
  • Future perspectives of the welfare of pigs