Stress-related effects on reproductive capacity of pigs

Abstract

Due to increased attention to welfare and changes in European legislation group-housing systems are becoming more used in several countries. Even though systems involving group-housing of sows are in many ways very appealing, the effects of high stress levels during a short but critical phase of the reproductive cycle, e.g., resumption of ovarian activity, oestrus and ovulation, are yet to be clarified. The aim of the presentation is to review the research focusing on the possible factors, which may impair the reproductive processes of the pig.

Keywords

stress; hormones; oestrus; pregnancy; pig

Published in

Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences
2005, volume: 14, pages: 205-212
Publisher: KIELANOWSKI INST ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY NUTRITION

SLU Authors

• Madej, Andrzej

  • Department of Animal Biosciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Sjunnesson, Ylva

  • Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Kindahl, Hans

  • Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Einarsson, Stig

  • Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

UKÄ Subject classification

Animal and Dairy Science
Veterinary Science

Publication identifier

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22358/jafs/70363/2005

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/5908