Handling

…combinations of injection method and interval, and sham handling separated Front. Vet. Sci. 9:1009858. by the same four intervals (SH). Responses of piglets to drug injection, doi: 10.3389/fvets.2022…

…combinations of injection method and interval, and sham handling separated Front. Vet. Sci. 9:1009858. by the same four intervals (SH). Responses of piglets to drug injection, doi: 10.3389/fvets.2022…

…Sutherland et al. [22] reported increased cortisol levels in castrated versus sham-handled piglets 30–120 min, but not 180 min or 24 h following procedure, however the study involved prolonged handling…

…Illustration of the handling chute according to Bilsborrow et al. [28]; dimensions = internal Figure 1. Illustration dimensions in mm. of the handling chute according to Bilsborrow et al. [28]; dimensions = internal dimensions…

…Illustration of the handling chute according to Bilsborrow et al. [28]; dimensions = internal Figure 1. Illustration dimensions in mm. of the handling chute according to Bilsborrow et al. [28]; dimensions = internal dimensions…

…The majority of previous trials have examined piglet behaviour comparing castrated with sham-handled animals, rather than using a piglet’s pre-castration behaviour as its own control. As handling and restraint…

…The majority of previous trials have examined piglet behaviour comparing castrated with sham-handled animals, rather than using a piglet’s pre-castration behaviour as its own control. As handling and restraint…

…Considering the time needed to handle and Conclusion restrain piglets is essential, as shorter handling times are The choice of restraining method significantly affects pig- preferred for reasons of animal welfare and…

…Considering the time needed to handle and Conclusion restrain piglets is essential, as shorter handling times are The choice of restraining method significantly affects pig- preferred for reasons of animal welfare and…

…As handling and restraint are aversive to piglets, increased sleeping following handling and restraint may be common to both castrated and sham-handled animals and requires further investigation. In this setting, trends…