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Paterson, A.M. and G.P. Pearce (1992). Growth, response to humans and corticosteroids in male pigs housed individually and subjected to pleasant, unpleasant or minimal handling during rearing. Applied Animal Behaviour Science
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Tanida, H., A. Miura, T. Tanaka, and T. Yoshimoto (1994). The role of handling in communication between humans and weanling pigs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 40(3/4):219-228.
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Tanida, H., A. Miura, T. Tanaka, and T. Yoshimoto (1995). Behavioral response to humans in individually handled weanling pigs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 42(4): 249-259.
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Tanida, H., A. Miura, T. Tanaka, and T. Yoshimoto (1996). Behavioral responses of piglets to darkness and shadows. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 49(2):173-183.
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Valenta, J. (1995). Stress in pigs. Veterinarstvi 45(2):57-59.
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Ville, H., S. Bertels, R. Geers, et al. Electrocardiagram parameters of piglets during housing, handling and transport. Animal Production 56(Pt.2):211-216.
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Wallgren, P. (1996). The effects of stress and infections on immune functions and productivity of pigs. In: Research and development for animal health, Uppsala, Sweden: Statens Veterinaermedicinska Anstalt, p. 32-33.
Walton, J.R. (1991). Pigs. In: Practical animal handling, R.S. Anderson and A.T.B. Edney, eds., p. 67-75.
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Warriss, P.D., E.A. Bevis, J.E. Edwards, S.N. Brown, and T.G. Knowles (1991). Effect of the angle of slope on the ease with which pigs negotiate loading ramps. Veterinary Record 128(18):419-421.
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Warriss, P.D. (1996). Guidelines for the handling of pigs ante
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Warriss, P.D., S.N. Brown, E.A. Bevis, and S.C. Kestin (1990). The influence of pre-slaughter transport and lairage on meat quality in pigs of two genotypes. Animal Production 50(1):165-172.
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Warris, P.D., S.N. Brown, J.E. Edwards, M.H. Anil, and D.P. Fordham (1992). Time in lairage needed by pigs to recover from the stress of transport. Veterinary Record 131(9):194-196.
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Warriss, P.D., S.N. Brown, T.G. Knowles, and J.E. Edwards (1992). Influence of width and bends on the ease of movement of pigs along races. Veterinary Record 130(10):202-204.
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Warriss, P.D. and S.N. Brown (1994). A survey of mortality in slaughter pigs during transport and lairage. Veterinary Record 134(20):513-515.
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Weeding, C.M., E.J. Hunter, H.J. Guise, and R.H.C. Penny (1993). The effect of ease of handling on the welfare of slaughter pigs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 38(1):79.
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Weeding, C.M., E.J. Hunter, H.J. Guise, and R.H.C. Penny (1993). Effects of abattoir and slaughter handling systems on stress indicators in pig blood. Veterinary Record 133(1):10-13.
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Wiesner, E. (1994). [Handling of gilt and adult sow during service time]. Handling zur Bedeckungszeit der Jung- und Altsau. Deutsch Gefluegelwirtschaft und Schweineproduktion 46(8):23-26.
von Wenzlawowicz, M., A. Briese, K. von Holleben, and G. von Mickwitz (1996). Restraint of pigs for electrical stunning. New equipment ("Piglift") for humane handling. Fleischwirtschaft 76(11):1108-1115, English summary p.
1150.
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Wittmann, M., G. Laky, L. Radnai, O. Kozma, and F. Guba (1991). Effects of transport distance and duration of lairage on meat quality of pigs slaughtered at large abattoirs. Allattenyesztes es Takarmanyozas 40(4):329-339.
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Wyss, R. (1995). [The transport of swine to the abattoir]. Il trasporto dei suini al macello. Selezione Veterinaria 36(11-12):1009-1010.
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Yang, J.H., K.L. Chen, K.J. Lin, Y.I. Lee, and T.F. Tseng (1993). Studies on electrical stunning of pigs in Taiwan area VIII. Survey on the effect of pig breeds, transportation, slaughtering practices on pigmeat quality. Journal of the Chinese Society of Animal Science 22(1):69-78.
Ziecik, A.J. and A. Zieminska (1995). Effect of transport stress and hydrocortisone on the oestrogen-induced luteinizing hormone surge in pigs. Animal Reproduction Science 37(3-4):337-347.
NAL call number: QP251 A5
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Animal Handling Workshop: Temple Grandin, Pork N.S. [2 videocassettes]. (available from Nova Scotia Agricultural College)
Artificial Insemination in Swine [videocassette]. East Lansing, MI: Instructional Media Center, Michigan State University; 1981; 1/2" VHS, 15 min. 50 sec.
Keyword: Swine, artificial insemination, breeding, methods, equipment.
Note: Demonstrates the current methods and equipment for artificially inseminating swine.
NAL call number: Videocassette No. 1726.
Human/Pig Behaviour [videocassette]. Owatonna, MN: PigWorld, Inc; 199?, 1/2" VHS, 20 min.
Keyword: Pigs, behavior, handling, facilities, human/animal interaction.
Note: Discusses human/pig interaction, pig handling facilities and techniques, and the perceptions and behavior of pigs.
NAL call number: Videocassette No. 2601.
Injection Techniques for Swine [videocassette]. Des Moines, IA: National Pork Producers Council; Pork Quality Assurance Video Series - #1; 1996; 1/2" VHS, 17 min. Includes booklet, guide, and quiz.
Keyword: Swine, techniques, injection, restraint.
Note: Covers medication types, injection sites, routes of administration, restraint methods, and needle size and gauge.
NAL call number: Videocassette No. 2359.
Managing Difficult Farrowing [videocassette]. Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine; 1984; 1/2" VHS, 30 min. (available from Purdue Instructional Media Center)
Keyword: Swine, farrowing.
Note: Lewis Runnels, DVM, discusses proper methods for aiding a sow during a difficult farrowing. Stresses the importance of gentleness, sanitation, and lubrication in order to avoid complications and damage with examinations and manual pig deliveries.
Looks at exam techniques, delivery procedures, use of medical instruments, reasons for problems in delivery, and post-partum care.
Practical Outdoor Pig Production [videocassette]. Ipswich, UK: Farming Press Videos.
Distributed in N. America by Diamond Farm Enterprises, Alexandria Bay, NY; 1993; 1/2" VHS, 40 min.
Keyword: Swine breeding, housing, record keeping.
Note: Features examples of breeding units showing basic requirements, essential services, housing and equipment, records, and integration with other farming enterprises.
NAL call number: Videocassette No. 1912.
Processing Techniques for Baby Pigs [videocassette]. University Park, PA: Pennsylvania State University Ag; 1988; 1/2" VHS, 16 min. (available for loan from Penn State Audiovisual Services)
Keyword: Piglets, techniques, injection, sow handling.
Note: Demonstrates techniques used on newborn pigs including tooth clipping, tail docking, ear notching, ear tattooing, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, and castration. Sow injections and handling in the farrowing house are covered as well.
Proper Pig Handling for Markets & Packers [videocassette]. Bowling Green, KY: Livestock Conservation Institute; 1997; 1/2" VHS
Keyword: Swine, handling, livestock markets, packing plants, loading.
Note: This video demonstrates how to handle pigs at livestock markets and at the packing plant in order to increase pork quality. Provides information on product consistency, understanding and concern for animals, stress reduction, flight zone, range
of
vision, point of balance, handling equipment maintenance, loading and unloading, lighting, handling stressed pigs, and handling prior to stunning. The video is bilingual (English and Spanish).
NAL call number: Videocassette No. 2673.
Restraining/Injecting [videocassette]. Owatonna, MN: PigWorld; 199-?, 1/2" VHS, 20 min.
Keyword: Pigs, techniques, injection, restraint, snares.
Note: Demonstrates injection sites and techniques for pigs of all ages and describes use of various types of snares.
NAL call number: Videocassette No. 2600.
Surgical Procedures on Swine [videocassette]. Manchester, NH: Group Five Communications; 1989; 1/2" VHS, 36 min.
Keyword: Swine surgery, blood sampling, neck region and medial thigh.
Note: Topics covered include blood sampling, preanesthetic administration, and surgical approaches to the trachea, carotid sheath, external jugular vein, and the vessels of the medial thigh. This video was also produced by Charles River Laboratories.
NAL call No.: Videocassette No. 1612.
Swine Handling and Transportation [videocassette]. Madison,
WI: Livestock Conservation Institute; 1989?; 1/2" VHS, 21 min.
Keyword: Swine, handling transport, behavior.
Note: Dr. Temple
Grandin describes basic principles of pig behavior including vision,
flight zone, reaction to noise, and following behavior. Shows various
handling and transportation practices that reduce bruises, decrease
injuries, and increase efficiency.
NAL call number: Videocassette No.
1593.
Swine Handling for Pork Producers [videocassette]. Des Moines, IA: National Pork Producers Council; Pork Quality Assurance Video Series - #3; 1996; 1/2" VHS, 15 min. Includes a manual and quiz.
Keyword: Swine, handling, behavior, loading, meat quality, facility design.
Note: Describes the effect of proper handling on meat quality, methods of handling based on pig behavior and human contact, facility design, and loading for transport.
NAL call number: Videocassette No. 2332.
Swine Handling for Transporters [videocassette]. Des Moines, IA: National Pork Producers Council; Pork Quality Assurance Video Series - #4; 1996; 1/2" VHS, 17 min. Includes manual, guide, quiz, and laminated adverse weather chart.
Keyword: Swine, handling, meat quality, loading, transport, weather.
Note: Covers effect of proper handling during loading and transport on meat quality. Provides transport guidelines for adverse weather conditions.
NAL call number: Videocassette No. 2333.
Swine Health Care [filmstrip]. San Luis Obispo, CA: Vocational Educational Productions; 1981; audio cassette, guide.
Keyword: Management, care, husbandry, diseases.
Note: This program discusses the importance of prevention in combating diseases and parasites of swine, and gives an overview of common diseases and parasites of swine. Recommended practices for prevention and/or treatment are also covered.
NAL call number: Filmstrip No. 209.
Swine Management Practices I [videocassette]. Lubbock, TX: Creatice Educational Video; 1995; 1/2" VHS, 18 min.
Keyword: Swine, management, housing, farrowing.
Note: Covers swine characteristics, housing, management of sows and piglets during farrowing. Includes a summary, quizzes, and answers.
NAL call number: Videocassette No. 2578.
Swine Management Practices II [videocassette]. Lubbock, TX: Creative Educational Video; 1995; 1/2" VHS, 19 min.
Keyword: Swine, management, techniques.
Note: Covers techniques for processing baby pigs including tooth clipping, tail docking, iron injections, ear notching, and castration. Also discusses weaning, feeding/finishing, and paint branding. Includes summary, quizzes, and answers.
NAL call number: Videocassette No. 2579.
Swine Respiratory Disease [videocassette]. Ames, IA: Iowa
State University Cooperative Extension Service in cooperation with WOI-TV.
Distributed by RMI Media Productions, Shawnee Mission, KS; 1986; 1/2" VHS,
120 min.
Keyword: Swine diseases, pneumonia.
Note: This is a
set of four videos on swine respiratory disease. It was originally
broadcast on Iowa Public Television Network between February 3-24, 1986.
Part 1 is an introduction to swine pneumonia. Part 2 addresses atrophic
rhinitis. Part 3 is a description of various bacterial pneumonia. Part 4
discusses mycoplasma viruses.
NAL call number: Videocassette No.
1422.
Working Safely with Swine [slide presentation]. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Audiovisual Productions; 1980; 8 min., 55 slides and 1 audiocassette.
Keyword: Swine, handling, safety.
Note: Points out potential hazards in handling swine and how to avoid them.
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