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Table 1 Description of the behaviors observed during the video analysis

From: Cutaneous application of SecurePig® FLASH, a Pig appeasing pheromone analogue, facilitates adaptation and manages social behavior during feeding in semi-extensive conditions

Category

Behavior

Description

Aggression*

Bite (f)

The pig bites or attempts to bite another pig

Flee (f)

The pig quickly avoids another pig (implies running)

Displace (f)

The pig makes another pig to move by its approach or behavior (mainly bites and head knocks).

Head knocks (f)

The pig is performing head movement towards another pig with or without contact [45]

Feeding

Eat (d)

The pig has the head in the feeder

Stop Eating by itself (f)

The pig stop eating without the involvement of any perturbation (ref)

Stop Eating by another pig (f)

The pig stop eating due to another pig’s active or passive intervention (ref)

Floor Investigation (d)

The pig makes movements with its nose on the floor

Locomotion

Walk (d)

The pig is moving in any direction

  1. *identity of the actor and receiver are noted; (f) for frequency; (d) for duration