Chapter 32. Pigs and Minipigs
- Robert Hubrecht,
- James Kirkwood
Published Online: 8 FEB 2010
DOI: 10.1002/9781444318777.ch32
Copyright © 2010 the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare
Book Title
The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals, Eighth Edition
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How to Cite
Holtz, W. (2010) Pigs and Minipigs, in The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals, Eighth Edition (eds R. Hubrecht and J. Kirkwood), Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781444318777.ch32
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UFAW, The Old School, Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire AL4 8AN, UK
Publication History
- Published Online: 8 FEB 2010
- Published Print: 26 MAR 2010
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ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405175234
Online ISBN: 9781444318777
- Summary
- Chapter
- References
Keywords:
- pigs and minipigs;
- modern domestic pigs - varieties of species Sus scrofahaving 38 (2N) chromosomes;
- domestic pigs - prolific and reproducing at all times of the year;
- young gilts and pregnant sows - usually housed in groups;
- socialisation within groups and establishment of social hierarchy - behavioural traits of free-ranging pigs;
- existing systems for disease control in pigs - improving economy of farming operations;
- Live Animals Regulations by International Air Transport Association (IATA);
- nutrient requirements - for animals of different ages and reproductive status differing;
- administration of drugs - involving restraint of animals;
- euthanasia - inducing rapid unconsciousness and death of animal without pain or distress
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Biological overview
Standard biological data
Sources of supply
Uses in the laboratory
Laboratory management and breeding
Laboratory procedures
Common welfare problems
Further reading
References