Comprehensive Guide to Pigs' Welfare: From Natural Behavior to Advanced Care Practices

Overview of Pigs' Well-being

Introduction:

This book provides an in-depth exploration and systematic review on pig welfare across various stages, recognizing that despite their intelligence and unique character, most people have minimal exposure to pigs. The natural history of the pig varies widely deping on geographical location, from Arctic climates to tropical regions; ranging from small-scale farming practices to large-scale intensive systems. Pigs' lives are often characterized by mobility, with some staying in one place while others undergo numerous transfers.

The text is crafted for researchers and educators specializing in veterinary medicine and animal sciences as well as professionals within the pig industry and representatives of governmental and non-governmental animal welfare organizations interested in understanding how livestock production impacts pigs compared to their natural habitats. As part of this series, it offers a comprehensive perspective on猪's welfare across different life stages.

Table of Contents:

1. Preface

2. Introduction to Pig Welfare

3. Natural Behavior of the Pig

4. Advances in Cognition, Behavioral Priorities and Emotions

5. Welfare Concerns for Dry Sows

6. Farrowing Environment Influences on Pig Well-being

7. Housing Solutions for Fattening Pigs

8. Interactions between s and Miniature Pigs

9. Balancing Porcine Diseases with Welfare Standards

10. Implementing Welfare Best Practices

11. Transportation, Slaughter Processes, and Their Impact on Pig Welfare

12. Future Perspectives of Pig Welfare

Features:

• Authored by a team of leading pig welfare researchers

• Combines insights from European and North American research and farming experiences

• Offers an updated overview of the impacts of livestock production on pigs relative to natural ecology

Accessibility:

The book can be accessed through Springer's platform in various formats including eBook, softcover, or hardcover.

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