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An environmental model for sows: materializing physical and behavioural needs.

R de Koning

    Annales De Recherches Veterinaires. Annals of Veterinary Research
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    This study proposes a minimum environmental model for sows, translating their essential behavioral and physical needs into specific provisions. This model helps assess and improve housing systems to prevent health and behavior issues in pigs.

    Area of Science:

    • Animal Welfare Science
    • Ethology
    • Agricultural Engineering

    Background:

    • Animal welfare is contingent upon fulfilling behavioral and physical needs.
    • Environmental characteristics are crucial for enabling natural behaviors and ensuring good health.
    • Translating animal needs into environmental provisions forms the basis of an environmental model.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a minimum environmental model for sows.
    • To identify essential provisions for sow welfare.
    • To provide a framework for evaluating and improving sow housing systems.

    Main Methods:

    • Defining essential behavioral and physical needs of sows.
    • Translating these needs into specific environmental provisions.

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  • Establishing a minimum environmental model for sow housing.

    • Main Results:

    • The proposed model includes provisions for lying, walking space, feeding, dunging, and exploration.
    • Favorable climatic conditions and opportunities for social and comfort behaviors are incorporated.
    • The model serves as a benchmark for assessing existing housing systems.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed environmental model aids in determining if minimal welfare requirements for sows are met.
    • It facilitates the identification of necessary improvements in housing systems.
    • This approach supports evidence-based enhancements in pig welfare and management.