Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

Greased pig contests still take place at fairs across Kentucky. Frightening animals for sport lacks compassion.

The guinea pig itself is relatively inexpensive, ranging from $10 to $100. Then you’ll need to factor in the cost of the initial setup, including buying a cage, food and water bowls, bedding, a ...

Don Norman photo Moving pigs without the stress Handlers shouldn’t “snow plow” pigs, he said, referring to a handling mistake where the pigs are pushed forward in a line too forcefully or in ...

Moving pigs might not be the highlight of a pork producer’s day, but with the right approach it can be surprisingly smooth and even fun, according to Kevin Brooks. Why it matters: Stressed pigs aren’t ...

If these low birth-weight pigs survive, they become lightweight pigs at weaning and may be more sensitive to transport stress. The objective of this research is to understand the impact of specific ...

Introduction: As pigs are exposed to multiple stressors in production systems, we must understand their ability to be resilient to a range of environmental challenges to maintain production and ...

Learning that pigs are happy, sad, stressed, or something else can help those raising them work out any potential issues affecting the animals and maintain them in better conditions. The ...

Heat stress is no longer an issue limited to tropical regions; countries in temperate regions are also experiencing hotter than usual summer months. In Canada, the warm summer months increase the ...