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OverviewThe domestic pig is perceived as an animal with intelligence and character and yet, in the industrialized world, the majority of people have had little or no contact with them. Pigs are subject to a wide range of environments from the tropics to the sub-arctic, ranging from small-scale, extensive systems to large-scale intensive systems. They may spend their whole life on one farm or may be subject to long-distance transport multiple times. Not surprisingly, many aspects of their life experiences can impact their welfare. This book brings together a team of leading pig welfare research scientists to review the natural history of the pig, the welfare of pigs at different stages of life and to indicate what the future holds in terms of pig welfare. The text is aimed at researchers and teachers working in veterinary and animal science together with those working in the pig industry and for governmental and non-governmental animal welfare organizations. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jeremy N. Marchant-FordePublisher: Springer Imprint: Springer Edition: Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009 Volume: 7 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.557kg ISBN: 9789048180240ISBN 10: 9048180244 Pages: 350 Publication Date: 22 October 2010 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of print, replaced by POD  We will order this item for you from a manufatured on demand supplier. Table of Contentsto 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 Disease and Welfare.- Welfare into Practice.- Welfare of Pigs During Transport and Slaughter.- Future Perspectives of the Welfare of Pigs.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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