Behavioral genetics in pigs and relations to welfare

L. Rydhmer; L. Canario

doi:10.1016/B978-0-323-85752-9.00008-1

Behavioral genetics in pigs and relations to welfare

L. Rydhmer
, L. Canario

Publication: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

Abstract

Research in behavioral genetics is important for pig welfare. Consequences of the ongoing selection for high production on pigs’ behavior need to be studied, as well as possibilities to select directly for behavioral traits. The Farm Animal Welfare Council’s definition of welfare is based on five freedoms related to hunger and thirst, discomfort, pain, injury or disease, fear and distress, and normal behavior. All these freedoms are associated with pig behavior. Pig breeding programs could be further developed by including behavioral traits relevant for welfare.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	325-375
Number of pages	51
ISBN (Electronic)	978-0-323-98446-1
ISBN (Print)	978-0-323-85752-9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-85752-9.00008-1
Publication status	Published - 2022

Keywords

Aggressive
behavior
breeding
feeding
group
maternal
pig
social
welfare

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