Effects of maternal artificial vocalization on hyperprolific lactating sows and piglets behavior



Título del documento: Effects of maternal artificial vocalization on hyperprolific lactating sows and piglets behavior
Revista: Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias
Base de datos: PERIÓDICA
Número de sistema: 000435711
ISSN: 0001-3765
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Institucions: 1Universidade Federal de Lavras, Departamento de Zootecnia, Lavras, Minas Gerais. Brasil
2Universidade Estadual Paulista "Julio de Mesquita Filho", Faculdade de Ciencias Agrarias e Veterinarias, Jaboticabal, Sao Paulo. Brasil
3Universidade de Sao Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinaria e Zootecnia, Sao Paulo. Brasil
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Període: Dic
Volum: 90
Número: 4
Paginació: 3675-3683
País: Brasil
Idioma: Inglés
Tipo de documento: Artículo
Enfoque: Analítico, descriptivo
Resumen en inglés The objective of this trial was to evaluate the behavioral patterns and performance of lactating sows and their litters under the effect of artificial vocalization. Twenty-eight sows and their litters were distributed in a completely randomized design in a 2x2 factorial scheme (artificial vocalization x lactation week). The behavior of the animals was monitored during 24 hours on the 7th and 15th days of lactation, analyzing the number, interval, and frequency of nursings. The body condition and performance of the sows were also evaluated. Artificial vocalization promoted higher frequencies of eating for sow and nursing for piglets (P <0.05), increased inactive sow behavior (P <0.05), and reduced sow alert in activity (P <0.05). The number and duration of suckling sessions at the 15thday of lactation were reduced (P <0.05). The use of artificial vocalization did not affect the body condition or milk production of the lactating sows, or the performance of the litter during lactation (P> 0.05). The use of maternal artificial vocalization during lactation of sows promoted greater lactation efficiency and longer rest time, favoring the sows’ welfare
Disciplines Medicina veterinaria y zootecnia
Paraules clau: Porcinos,
Nutrición animal,
Lechones,
Conducta alimenticia,
Vocalización
Keyword: Swine,
Animal nutrition,
Piglets,
Feeding behavior,
Vocalization
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