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E.Mainau, P.Llonch, D.Temple, X.Manteca Download PDF  Main references Metritis is an inflammation of the uterus (uterine cavity and wall). It occurs within 21...

E.Navarro, E.Mainau, D.Temple, P. Llonch, X.Manteca More information Download PDF Technical document Pain is a sensory and emotional experience that has...

Download PDF Technical document produced in the project "New housing systems for farrowing sows in commercial farms in the project" Project funded through...

E.Mainau, D. Temple, P. Llonch, X.Manteca More information Download PDF Technical document Farrowing is a painful and risky process for both the sow and the...

D.Temple, C.Weeks, T.van Niekerk, X.Manteca Download PDF Guidelines Towards the end of the laying period (EoL), the hens are either removed from the laying...

D.Temple, T.van Niekerk, C.Weeks, X.Manteca Download PDF technical sheet Feather pecking occurs in most hens during laying and also during rearing in all...

P. Llonch, E. Mainau, D. Temple, X. Manteca More information Download PDF Technical document Aggression in pigs occurs as a natural behaviour when stablishing...

E.Mainau, D.Temple, P.Llonch, X.Manteca More information Download PDF data sheet Tail docking and castration of males are routine practices in sheep that are...

X.Manteca, D.Temple, E.Mainau, P.Llonch More information Download PDF Technical document Pain is a major welfare issue and sheep may experience pain as a...

N.De Briyne, C.Berg, T.Blaha, D.Temple Download PDF Many male pigs are surgically castrated in Europe. Often without any pain relief. While this is allowed by...

E.Mainau, D.Temple, P.Llonch, X.Manteca More information Download PDF Technical document Dry-off is associated with the engorgement of the mammary gland...

D.Temple, F.Bargo, E.Mainau, I.Ipharraguerre, X.Manteca Download PDF technical sheet Lying behaviour is a high priority behaviour. Lack of lying and sleep has...

E.Mainau, D.Temple, X.Manteca More information Download PDF technical sheet Dry-off in dairy cows implies the gradual or abrupt cessation of milking. Gradual...

X.Manteca, E.Mainau, D.Temple The dry period is critically important for the welfare of dairy cows and their production in the following lactation. The main...

D. Temple, F. Bargo, E. Mainau, I. Ipharraguerre, X. Manteca More information Download PDF technical sheet Heat stress is one of the greatest challenges faced...

E. Mainau, D. Temple, X. Manteca More information Download PDF Technical document Neonaltal piglet mortality is a major economic and welfare issue in pig...

E. Mainau, D. Temple, X. Manteca More information Download PDF Technical document Mastitis is one of the major animal welfare and economic problems in dairy...

E. Mainau, D. Temple, X. Manteca More information Download PDF Technical document Despite being a relatively short phase in the process of meat production,...

D.Temple, E.Mainau, X.Manteca Milking is considered one of the most important routine tasks done by dairy cattle farmers and is also rated as the most...

D.Temple, E.Mainau, X.Manteca The quality of stockmanship has an important effect on animal welfare and performance. Indeed, the attitude of the stockpersons...

D.Temple, E.Mainau, X.Manteca More information Download PDF Technical document Tail biting represents both a major animal welfare and economic problem for the...

D.Temple, E.Mainau, X.Manteca More information about Download PDF data sheet According to the Five Freedoms (FAWC, 1992, 1993), animals should not suffer from...

D.Temple, E.Mainau, X.Manteca More information Download PDF Technical document The term “stress” has been widely used in biology to describe a set of...

D.Temple, E.Mainau, X.Manteca More information Download PDF Technical document Castration in males consists of the removal of the testes or the inhibition of...

D.Temple, E.Mainau, X.Manteca More information Download PDF Technical document A normal calving (eutocia) poses a risk for both the mother and the newborn...

E.Mainau, D.Temple, X.Manteca More information Download PDF Technical document The legal requirements regarding pig welfare on intensive pig farms are the...

E.Mainau, D.Temple, X.Manteca More information Download PDF Technical document Dehorning and disbudding are relatively routine practices in cattle. This is...