Effect of age on the behavioral and physiological responses of piglets to tail docking and ear notching.

Torrey, S

Effect of age on the behavioral and physiological responses of piglets to tail docking and ear notching. [electronic resource] - Journal of animal science May 2009 - 1778-86 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1525-3163

10.2527/jas.2008-1354 doi


Age Factors
Animal Husbandry--methods
Animals
Animals, Newborn--growth & development
Animals, Suckling--growth & development
Behavior, Animal--physiology
Colostrum--immunology
Ear, External--injuries
Female
Immunoglobulin A--blood
Insulin-Like Growth Factor I--analysis
Male
Pain--veterinary
Swine--growth & development
Tail--injuries
Time Factors
Vocalization, Animal--physiology