Around 50% of the postnatal death in piglets is caused by crushing or overlying by the domestic sow (Sus scrofa) when they are kept loose in a farrowing pen.

7 авг. 2019 г. · These piglets are highly susceptible to hypothermia, starvation and, subsequently, to crushing, which is the main cause of pre-weaning piglet ...

15 мар. 2023 г. · 83% of piglet mortality is due to crushing events. The major risk factors are the sow's maternal behaviour, the individual piglet, and housing conditions.

This paper aims to review factors that influence piglet crushing. The behaviors of sows and piglets related to piglet crushing are also analyzed.

Crushing occurs when the sow changes position. The most important sow behaviour that leads to crushing is rolling, followed by sit-to-lie and stand-to-lie ...

Fat sows. Excessive condition in the sow renders them less agile and, thus, more likely to flop down and crush piglets underneath her. Crate construction.

Stress in farrowing sows is associated with the number of piglets crushed or attacked. Sow's behaviour is variable and heritable, therefore genetic ...

When the sow lies down to rest or to suckle her young, she may inadvertently crush one of them due to her large size in comparison with the piglets, and the ...

Crushing events are mostly associated with posture changes in the sow, such as rolling over during resting. Sows that crush fewer piglets show fewer posture ...