Pig welfare

2024.02.27

Relationship between animal-based on-farm indicators and meat inspection data in pigs

This study aimed to validate slaughterhouse indicators collected during meat inspection as an alternative to on-farm animal welfare indicators.

Pig welfare

2024.01.29

Are biters sick? Health status of tail biters in comparison to control pigs

The findings of this paper show that behavioural tests might be helpful in identifying tail biters among pigs and highlight the need for appropriate and adjusted nutrient and mineral supply, especially with regard to…

Pig welfare

2023.11.28

Comparison of three different measuring devices of ammonia and evaluation of their suitability to assess animal welfare in pigs

Witt, J., Krieter, J., Schröder, K., Büttner, K., Hölzel, C., Krugmann, K. & Czycholl, I. (2023) Livestock Science. Elsevier Abstract Since negative effects of ammonia (NH3) on health and productivity are known NH3…

sustainability

2023.10.25

New study: Pig welfare outweighs climate concerns for consumers

Consumers would rather pay more for higher-welfare pork than for pork with a reduced climate footprint. Politicians and the pork industry can learn from the result, according to the researchers behind the University of…

Pork production

2023.09.18

Willingness-to-pay for reduced carbon footprint and other sustainability concerns relating to pork production

In this 2022 questionnaire-based study, we investigated willingness-to-pay for more sustainable pork among consumers in Denmark, Germany, the UK and Shanghai, China.

Pig production

2023.03.23

Multidimensional sustainability assessment of pig production systems at herd level – The case of Denmark

Pig production systems vary in their ability to meet key sustainability goals such as lowered environmental impact, lowered climate impact, reduced land use, economic viability, and improved animal welfare. These goals…

2020.06.03

Benchmarking Farm Animal Welfare — A Novel Tool for Cross-Country Comparison Applied to Pig Production and Pork Consumption

To enable cross-country comparisons of pig welfare, a number of welfare dimensions, covering the features typically modified in legislative and market-driven welfare initiatives aimed at pig production, were defined.

2018.07.27

A study of associations between gastric ulcers and the behaviour of finisher pigs

By K.M.D. Rutherford, C.S. Thompson, J.R. Thomson, A.B. Lawrence, E.O. Nielsen, M.E. Busch, S. Haugegaard & P. Sandøe (2018) Livestock Science. Elsevier Abstract Gastric ulcers are a common condition in finisher pigs. …

2015.11.26

Why are most EU pigs tail docked? Economic and ethical analysis of four pig housing and management scenarios in the light of EU legislation and animal welfare outcomes

By R.B. D’Eath, J.K. Niemi, B. Vosough Ahmadi, K.M.D. Rutherford, S.H. Ison, S.P. Turner, H.T. Anker, T. Jensen, M.E. Busch, K.K. Jensen, A.B. Lawrence & P. Sandøe (2015) Animal. Cambridge University Press. Abstract To…

2014.07.27

Injurious tail biting in pigs: how can it be controlled in existing systems without tail docking?

By R.B. D’Eath, G. Arnott, S.P. Turner, T. Jensen, H.P. Lahrmann, M.E. Busch, J.K. Niemi, A.B. Lawrence, & P. Sandøe (2014) Animal. Cambridge University Press Abstract Tail biting is a serious animal welfare and economi…

2013.05.01

The welfare implications of large litter size in the domestic pig I: biological factors

By K.M.D. Rutherford, E.M. Baxter, R.B. D'Eath, S.P. Turner, G. Arnott, R. Roehe, B. Ask, P. Sandøe, V.A. Moustsen, F. Thorup, S.A. Edwards, P. Berg & A.B. Lawrence. Animal Welfare. UFAW. 2013

2013.05.01

The welfare implications of large litter size in the domestic pig II: management factors

By E.M. Baxter, K.M.D. Rutherford, R.B. D'Eath, G. Arnott, S.P. Turner, P. Sandøe, V.A. Moustsen, F. Thorup, S.A. Edwards & A.B. Lawrence. Animal Welfare. UFAW. 2013

2011.07.27

The Ethical and Welfare Implications of Large Litter Size in the Domestic Pig: Challenges and Solutions

By K.M.D. Rutherford, E.M. Baxter, B. Ask, P. Berg, R.B. DEath, S. Jarvis, K. K. Jensen, A. B. Lawrence, V. A. Moustsen, S.K. Robson, R. Roehe, F. Thorup, S.P. Turner & P. Sandøe (2011) Danish Centre for Bioethics and…

AnimalEthics

Relationship between animal-based on-farm indicators and meat inspection data in pigs

Are biters sick? Health status of tail biters in comparison to control pigs

Comparison of three different measuring devices of ammonia and evaluation of their suitability to assess animal welfare in pigs

New study: Pig welfare outweighs climate concerns for consumers

Willingness-to-pay for reduced carbon footprint and other sustainability concerns relating to pork production

Multidimensional sustainability assessment of pig production systems at herd level – The case of Denmark

Benchmarking Farm Animal Welfare — A Novel Tool for Cross-Country Comparison Applied to Pig Production and Pork Consumption

A study of associations between gastric ulcers and the behaviour of finisher pigs

Why are most EU pigs tail docked? Economic and ethical analysis of four pig housing and management scenarios in the light of EU legislation and animal welfare outcomes

Injurious tail biting in pigs: how can it be controlled in existing systems without tail docking?

The welfare implications of large litter size in the domestic pig I: biological factors

The welfare implications of large litter size in the domestic pig II: management factors

The Ethical and Welfare Implications of Large Litter Size in the Domestic Pig: Challenges and Solutions