Searching for differences in the behavioural response of piglet groups subjected to novel situations

Magnani, Daniele Pascale Guidotti; Cafazzo, Simona; Calà, Pietro; Costa, Leonardo Nanni

doi:10.1016/j.beproc.2011.10.019

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“…; Magnani et al . ; Spake et al . ), the novel environment test (Hopster ) and the resident–intruder test (Bolhuis et al .…”

Section: Assessment Of Coping Styles In Farmed Animalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For instance, in piglets, the most common test is the 'back test' (Hessing et al 1993(Hessing et al , 1994 which consists of restraining each piglet in a supine position for 1 min and classification of pigs is then based on the number of escape attempts made. Other tests commonly used in pigs and other farm animals such as cows, cattle and sheep are the open field test (Spoolder et al 1996;van Reenen et al 2005;Magnani et al 2012), the novel object test (Spoolder et al 1996;van Reenen et al 2005;Magnani et al 2012;Spake et al 2012), the novel environment test (Hopster 1998) and the resident-intruder test (Bolhuis et al 2005a;Spake et al 2012). Along with behavioural responses also physiological responses are measured including cortisol responsiveness, heart rate , gastric ulceration and vocalisation (Hessing et al 1993;Hopster 1998;Ruis et al 2001;van Reenen et al 2002;van Erp-van der Kooij et al 2003;van Reenen et al 2005;Spake et al 2012).…”

Section: Assessment Of Coping Styles In Farmed Animalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Coping styles in farmed fish: consequences for aquaculture

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Millot

et al. 2015

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Individual differences in physiological and behavioural responses to stressors are increasingly recognised as adaptive variation and thus raw material for evolution and fish farming improvements including selective breeding. Such individual variation has been evolutionarily conserved and is present in all vertebrate taxa including fish. In farmed animals, the interest in consistent trait associations, that is coping styles, has increased dramatically over the last years because many studies have demonstrated links to performance traits, health and disease susceptibility and welfare. This study will review (i) the main behavioural, neuroendocrine, cognitive and emotional differences between reactive and proactive coping styles in farmed fish; (ii) the methodological approaches used to identify coping styles in farmed fish, including individual (group) mass-screening tests; and (iii) how knowledge on coping styles may contribute to improved sustainability of the aquaculture industry, including welfare and performance of farmed fish. Moreover, we will suggest areas for future research, where genetic basis (heritability/ epigenetic) of coping styles, and the neuroendocrine mechanisms behind consistent as well as flexible behavioural patterns are pinpointed as central themes. In addition, the ontogeny of coping styles and the influence of age, social context and environmental change in coping styles will also be discussed.

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“…; Magnani et al . ; Spake et al . ), the novel environment test (Hopster ) and the resident–intruder test (Bolhuis et al .…”

Section: Assessment Of Coping Styles In Farmed Animalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Assessment Of Coping Styles In Farmed Animalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Coping styles in farmed fish: consequences for aquaculture

Castanheira

Conceição

Millot

et al. 2015

Reviews in Aquaculture

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184

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“…Thirty-four studies (50.7%) only performed an OFT, whereas the other 35 studies additionally conducted a NOT and/or HAT, as shown in Figure 9 . In six studies (8.7%), a start box with an initial waiting and acclimatisation period was used (mean of 2.14 ± 1.87 min [ 13 , 20 , 34 , 40 , 63 , 85 ]). In most studies, the OFT lasted for a median of 5 min (lower and upper confidence level = 5 min, 95% CI = 96.81%, n = 71).…”

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The Open Field Test as a Tool for Behaviour Analysis in Pigs: Recommendations for Set-Up Standardization – A Systematic Review

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Introduction: The open field (OFT) test is a common tool to assess anxiety and behavioural changes in rodents. It has been adapted to pigs with no systematic investigation of how environmental changes may alter the performance of pigs. Currently, the number of published studies including the OFT in domestic pig models is increasing without standardisation Methods: Our review aimed to investigate the open field (OF) set-ups in published studies and the similarities between performance and published parameters. Results: Following the PRISMA guidelines for reviews, we selected 69 studies for inclusion in this systematic review. We determined the specific set-up conditions such as dimensions, duration and time of day for most of the included studies; we found high variability across studies with respect to these test specifics. Discussion: Our results indicate the inconsistent implementation of OF the set-up, including dimensions, timing, parameters, and additional combined tests (e.g. new object tests). Based on our findings, we have made recommendations for the performance of the OFT, according to the current literature.

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“…Thirty-four studies (50.7%) did only perform an OF test whereas another 35 studies additionally used NOT and/or HAT (Figure Figure 6: Duration pigs spent in a start box, in the Open Field with additional NOT or HAT.). In six studies (8.7%) a start box with an initial waiting and acclimatization time was used with a mean of 2.14min ± 1.87 [53,62,63,68,71,77]. In the majority of studies, the OF behavioral test lasted for 10 min (8.92 min ±12.2).…”

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“…Though, the sequence generation has a high risk of bias in most of the studies this does not reflect the fact that the pig as a target animal has a high sense of hierarchy. In some studies this behavior is implemented into the study question where a sequence generation cannot be random [40,53,60]. In other studies, it is of high interest for the pigs welfare to be grouped with equally ranked conspecifics or siblings to reduce biting or gain access to feeding [30,60].…”

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The Open Field test as a tool for behavior analysis in pigs - is a standardization of setup necessary? A systematic review

Schulz

Zieglowski

Kopaczka

et al. 2021

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Background: The Open Field test is a common tool to measure anxiety and behavioral changes in rodents. However, scientific findings of rodent experiments may not translate adequately to humans and it has been shown that larger animal models might perform better in that regard. As a result, the number of published studies involving the Open Field test in domestic pig models is increasing. Objective: The aim of our review was to investigate the Open Field set-ups in published studies as well as similarity between performance and parameters published. Results: Following the PRISMA guidelines for reviews we selected 69 studies for data extraction in this systematic review. We were able to determine specific set-up conditions such as size, duration and daytime for most of the included studies and found a high variability within these test specifiers. Conclusion: Results indicate a non-uniform performance of set-up including size, timing, parameters and additional combined tests such as the novel object test. We would like to point out the need for standardization of Open Field test for pigs in order to improve result, comparability and reduce inconsistencies.

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Searching for differences in the behavioural response of piglet groups subjected to novel situations

Cited by 8 publications

References 30 publications

Coping styles in farmed fish: consequences for aquaculture

Coping styles in farmed fish: consequences for aquaculture

The Open Field Test as a Tool for Behaviour Analysis in Pigs: Recommendations for Set-Up Standardization – A Systematic Review

The Open Field test as a tool for behavior analysis in pigs - is a standardization of setup necessary? A systematic review

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