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The use of enrichment objects by individual pigs in commercial groups

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 November 2017

C. M. Docking ,
H. A. Van de Weerd ,
J. E. L. Day  and
S. A. Edwards
C. M. Docking*
Affiliation:
University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
H. A. Van de Weerd
Affiliation:
University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
J. E. L. Day
Affiliation:
ADAS UK Ltd, Terrington St Clement, United Kingdom
S. A. Edwards
Affiliation:
University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
*
Email:Caroline.Docking@adas.co.uk
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Extract

The provision of environmental enrichment for pigs is a legal requirement within the EU. However, there is debate as to what constitutes suitable enrichment in commercial environments where straw cannot be used. The objective of this study was to investigate the use of objects by pigs under UK commercial conditions, and the extent to which individual pigs used, or were prevented from using, the enrichment provided.

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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science , Volume 2007 , April 2007 , pp. 41
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 2007

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References

Van de Weerd, H. A., Docking, C. M., Day, J. E. L., Breuer, K. and Edwards, S. A. (2006). Effects of species-relevant environmental enrichment on the behaviour and productivity of finishing pigs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 99: 230–247.Google Scholar