Advances in Pig Welfare

Advances in Pig Welfare

A comprehensive reference examining current research, welfare assessment methods, and practical strategies for improving pig welfare in modern production systems. The book reviews welfare challenges from birth to slaughter and explores emerging topics such as pain assessment, environmental enrichment, human-animal interactions, and breeding for improved welfare.

Key Features

• Comprehensive review of pig welfare science
• Covers welfare assessment and monitoring methods
• Examines welfare challenges throughout the production cycle
• Discusses pig behavior, health, and pain assessment
• Reviews environmental enrichment and housing systems
• Covers transport, handling, and slaughter welfare
• Explores breeding strategies for improved welfare
• Valuable resource for veterinarians, researchers, and animal welfare professionals