Pig olfaction: the potential impact and use of odors in commercial pig husbandry
Review article (Peer reviewed)
Maria Vilain Rörvang
Department of Biosystems and Technology
Faculty of Landscape Architecture, Horticulture and Crop Production Science
Email: mariav.rorvang@slu.se
ORCID: 0000-0002-3503-2059
Publications
2023
Rub 'n' roll - Pigs, Sus <i>scrofa domesticus</i>, display rubbing and rolling behaviour when exposed to odours
Research article (Peer reviewed)
Sensory and feeding enrichment in ruminants and equines
Report (Peer reviewed)
Odor exploration behavior of the domestic pig (Sus scrofa) as indicator of enriching properties of odors
Research article (Peer reviewed)
What is that smell? Development of a scale to assess pigs’ immediate behavioural reaction to novel odours
Conference abstract
Odour exploration behaviour of pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus) points to the importance of the olfactory environment for pig welfare
Conference abstract
2022
How can the dairy industry benefit from cattle cognition research?
Conference abstract
Pig olfaction – a well-known yet overlooked sensory modality
Conference abstract (Peer reviewed)
Opportunities (and challenges) in dairy cattle cognition research: A key area needed to design future high welfare housing systems
Research article (Peer reviewed)
Dairy cows did not rely on social learning when solving a spatial detour task
Conference abstract
A calm companion lowers fear in groups of dairy cows
Research article (Peer reviewed)
Dairy cows did not rely on social learning mechanisms when solving a spatial detour task
Research article (Peer reviewed)
Smell This! – pigs’ interest in, and behaviour towards odours of non-social origin
Conference abstract
How can the dairy industry benefit from cattle cognition research?
Conference abstract
Horse odor exploration behavior is influenced by pregnancy and age
Research article (Peer reviewed)
A calm companion lowers fear in groups of dairy cows
Conference abstract
2021
The effect of age and pregnancy on olfactory interest in horses
Conference abstract
Horses’ (Equus caballus) Ability to Solve Visible but Not Invisible Displacement Tasks Is Associated With Frustration Behavior and Heart Rate
Research article (Peer reviewed)
Advances in understanding cognition and learning in cattle
Book chapter (Peer reviewed)
Rider effects on horses’ conflict behaviour, rein tension, physiological measures and rideability scores
Research article (Peer reviewed)
2020
Erfarenheter av ESF-system till suggor i svenska grisbesättningar
Other conference contribution
Sensory Abilities of Horses and Their Importance for Equitation Science
Review article (Peer reviewed)
Horses failed to learn from humans by observation
Research article (Peer reviewed)
Management i kostnadseffektiva ESF (electronic sow feeding) - system till dräktiga suggor för bibehållen djurvälfärd
Report
2019
Welfare of layers housed in small furnished cages on Danish commercial farms
Research article (Peer reviewed)
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