Advances in understanding the genetics of pig behaviour

• Tác giả: Lotta Rydhmer
• Ngôn ngữ: eng
• ISBN-13: 978-1786769268
• ISBN: AS.2020.0081.01
• Thông tin xuất bản: Cambridge : Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, 2021
• Mô tả vật lý: 1 electronic resource (24 p.)
• Bộ sưu tập: Tài liệu truy cập mở
• ID: 344984
• Chủ đề: 1. Animal husbandry; 2. Sustainable agriculture

Tóm tắt

Breeding for behavioural traits may improve pig welfare and breeding for high production may decrease pig welfare. Maternal behaviours important for piglet production includes savaging, crushing and nursing. Behaviours of importance for production of pigs for slaughter includes feeding behaviour, tail biting and aggressive behaviour. These are complex traits and large amounts of data are needed for accurate genetic evaluation and selection.