Maternal behavior in pigs

@article{Algers2007MaternalBI,
  title={Maternal behavior in pigs},
  author={Bo Algers and Kerstin Uvn{\"a}s‐Moberg},
  journal={Hormones and Behavior},
  year={2007},
  volume={52},
  pages={78-85}
}
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PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF BEHAVIOUR OF SOWS AND PIGLETS DURING THE LACTATION PERIOD
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In the third and fourth week of lactation a statistically significant fall in the number of leukocytes and granulocytes in relation to the first day was observed, along with a significant increase in limphocytes, monocytes and eosinophils.
Physiological aspects of behaviour of sows and piglets during the lactation period.
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In the third and fourth week of lactation a statistically significant fall in the number of leukocytes and granulocytes in relation to the first day was observed, along with a significant increase in limphocytes, monocytes and eosinophils.
Sow environment during gestation: part I. Influence on maternal physiology and lacteal secretions in relation with neonatal survival.
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Differences in salivary cortisol, blood granulocyte count and oxidative stress markers between groups suggested improved welfare and reduced immune solicitation during late gestation in sows of the E compared with the C system, however, the better survival observed for neonates in the E environment could not be explained by variations in colostrum composition.
Maternal behaviour and mobilization of body reserves for progeny growth
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The conclusion of this project is that behavioural differences were found between does which affected litter growth and high maternal willingness, calmness during handling and passivity after handling is advantageous for litter growth possibly due to a low level of stress in these does.
Troubled Process of Parturition of the Domestic Pig
Over the past three decades, efficient breeding and management have almost doubled the litter size of sows. Simultaneously, duration of farrowing has increased markedly. The expulsion phase of…
Equipping Farrowing Pens with Straw Improves Maternal Behavior and Physiology of Min-Pig Hybrid Sows
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Both EE and different crossbreeds increased the expression of hormones related to parental behaviors and prenatal nesting and nursing behavior of sows, and straw enrichment improved Min-pig hybrid sow welfare during farrowing and lactation.
Salivary oxytocin co-varies with parturition and nursing behavior in domestic pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus)
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The goals were to identify behavioral and physiological correlates of variation in maternal care that may be useful as selection criteria in breeding programs to improve pig welfare and compare the results with current evidence regarding best practice methods for salivary oxytocin measurements.
Nest-building behaviour in sows and consequences for pig husbandry
The association between sow and piglet behavior
Improving maternal welfare during gestation has positive outcomes on neonatal survival and modulates offspring immune response in pigs
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