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This book offers a detailed overview of best practices to improve the welfare of growing and finishing pigs, focussing on elements of nutrition, behaviour, housing, transport and handling.

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Author:   Various authors ,  Dr Arlene Garcia (Texas Tech University) ,  Dr John J. McGlone (Texas Tech University) ,  Dr Jonathan R. Amory (Writtle College)
Publisher:   Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Imprint:   Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Volume:   99
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.178kg
ISBN:  

9781801466714

ISBN 10:   1801466718
Pages:   124
Publication Date:   27 August 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Optimizing pig welfare in the growing and finishing stage: Arlene Garcia and John J. McGlone, Texas Tech University, USA; 1 Introduction 2 Pig behavioral issues that impact pig welfare 3 Production systems 4 Group size 5 Living conditions in indoor systems 6 Animal health and animal care 7 Conclusion and future trends in research 8 Where to look for further information 9 References Chapter 2 - Welfare of pigs during finishing: Jonathan Amory, Writtle University College, UK; and Nina Wainwright, British Pig Executive (BPEX), UK; 1 Introduction 2 Nutrition management and welfare of finishing pigs 3 Physical and social environment and welfare of finishing pigs 4 Environmental enrichment and tail-biting 5 Practical welfare assessment of finisher pigs 6 Future trends 7 Conclusion 8 Where to look for further information 9 References Chapter 3 - Optimising pig welfare during transport, lairage and slaughter: Luigi Faucitano, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada; and Antonio Velarde, Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology, Spain; 1 Introduction 2 Welfare during transport 3 Welfare in lairage 4 Welfare during stunning and slaughter 5 Animal welfare audit protocols 6 Conclusion and future trends 7 Where to look for further information 8 References Chapter 4 - Optimising the health of finisher pigs: Edgar Garcia Manzanilla, Pig Development Department, Teagasc, The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority, Ireland; 1 Introduction 2 How to measure pig health in growerfinisher phase 3 Types of farms 4 Animal flow 5 Stocking density 6 The importance of transfer weight and the transition diet 7 General control of infectious diseases 8 Infectious vs. non-infectious diseases 9 Conclusion 10 Where to look for further information 11 References

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