Instant Insights

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 grower/finisher 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