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Agonic Aspiration of Blood: Not Useful as an Animal-Based Indicator of Electrical Stunning Ineffectiveness in Pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus)
Ferreira, Maria Francisca; Fàbrega, Emma; Pires, Isabel; Vieira-Pinto, Maria Madalena (Animals, 2023-07-13) Benestar AnimalAgonic aspiration of blood (AAB) may result from an inadequate exsanguination with accidental trachea severing, that can be favoured by ineffective stunning of pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus). This study ... -
Changes in cortisol and cortisone in hair of pigs reared under heat stress conditions
Escribano, Damián; Contreras-Jodar, Alexandra; López-Arjona, Marina; Joaquín Cerón, José; Fàbrega, Emma; Aymerich, Pau; Dalmau, Antoni (Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023-07-18) Benestar AnimalHeat stress accounts for millions of dollars in losses for swine producers worldwide. The aim of the present study was to determine and evaluate cortisol and cortisone in hair as indicators of thermal ... -
Editorial: Holistic prevention strategies for tail biting in pigs; from farm to slaughterhouse
D'Eath, Richard B.; O'Driscoll, Keelin; Fàbrega, Emma (Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023-11-09) Benestar Animal -
Evaluation of the sustainability of contrasted pig farming systems: integrated evaluation
Bonneau, M.; Klauke, T. N.; Gonzàlez, J.; Rydhmer, L.; Ilari-Antoine, E.; Dourmad, J. Y.; de Greef, K.; Houwers, H. W. J.; Cinar, M. U.; Fàbrega-Romans, Emma; Zimmer, C.; Hviid, M.; van der Oever, B.; Edwards, S. A. (Animal, 2014-08-28) Benestar Animal; Qualitat i Tecnologia AlimentàriaThe aim of this paper is to present an approach for an integrated evaluation of the sustainability of pig farming systems, taking into account the three classical pillars: economy, environment and ... -
Reducing Stocking Densities and Using Cooling Systems for More Adapted Pigs to High Temperatures When Reared in Intensive Conditions
Contreras-Jodar, Alexandra; Escribano, Damián; Joaquin Cerón, José; López-Arjona, Marina; Aymerich, Pau; Soldevila, Carme; Fàbrega, Emma; Dalmau, Antoni (Animals, 2023-07-27) Benestar AnimalThis study is aimed at evaluating the effect of reducing stocking density and using cooling systems to mitigate the negative effects of high temperatures in growing pigs (females and castrated males) ... -
The effect of a high monounsaturated fat diet on body weight, backfat and loin muscle growth in high and medium-lean pig genotypes
Mas, G.; Soler, J.; Llavall, M.; Tibau , J.; Roca, R.; Coll, D.; Fàbrega, E. (Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research, 2012-01-23) Genètica i Millora Animal; Benestar AnimalThe objective of this study was to evaluate whether the use of a diet rich in oleic acid could have an effect on daily weight gain, backfat and loin muscle (Longissimus thoracis) depth. One hundred and ...