Preliminary study of breeding boars' welfare.

The article discusses a study which examined the behavior and housing requirements of mature boars Sus scrofa. It says that little is known about how to properly house them, the knowledge required to improve their welfare and overall profitability. Part of the study required observation three hours prior to semen collection, of which 13 behaviors were noted, which include eating, drinking and defecating. It was also observed that rooting and scenting could be important factors to consider.