Blar i Publikasjoner fra Cristin - NMBU på forfatter "Ocepek, Marko"
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Can a super sow be a robust sow? Consequences of litter investment in purebred and crossbred sows of different parities
Ocepek, Marko; Andersen-Ranberg, Ina; Edwards, Sandra; Fredriksen, Bente; Framstad, Tore; Andersen, Inger Lise (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016) -
Can we improve maternal care in sows? Maternal behavioural traits important for piglet survival in loose-housed sow herds
Ocepek, Marko; Rosvold, Ellen Marie; Andersen-Ranberg, Ina; Andersen, Inger Lise (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017) -
DigiPig: First Developments of an Automated Monitoring System for Body, Head and Tail Detection in Intensive Pig Farming
Ocepek, Marko; Znidar, Anja; Lavric, Miha; Škorjanc, Dejan; Andersen, Inger Lise (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022) -
Drinker position influences the cleanness of the lying area of pigs in a welfare-friendly housing facility
Ocepek, Marko; Goold, Conor Michael; Busancic, Mirjana; Aarnink, Andre JA (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Understanding eliminative behaviour in pigs is a priority for designing pig facilities. Pigs prefer to lie in areas separated from where they eliminate (urinate, defecate). Welfare-friendly housing facilities include ... -
Farrowing Pens for Individually Loose-Housed Sows: Results on the Development of the SowComfort Farrowing Pen
Andersen, Inger Lise; Ocepek, Marko (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022) -
Maize silage as enrichment material improves the welfare of growing-finishing pigs in environmentally-friendly pens
Ocepek, Marko; Conor M., Goold; Mirjana, Busancic; Andre, Aarnink (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020) -
Management routines influencing piglet survival in loose-housed sow herds
Rosvold, Ellen Marie; Kielland, Camilla; Ocepek, Marko; Framstad, Tore; Fredriksen, Bente; Andersen-Ranberg, Ina; Næss, Geir; Andersen, Inger Lise (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Piglet mortality is still a significant welfare and ethical matter in pig production, as well as an economical challenge for the farmer. Most of the mortality occurs early after farrowing, and previous studies have shown ... -
Sow communication with piglets while being active is a good predictor of maternal skills, piglet survival and litter quality in three different breeds of domestic pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus)
Ocepek, Marko; Andersen, Inger Lise (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Maternal care behaviour is crucial for offspring quality and survival in pigs. Defining care is therefore essential for ensuring the welfare of pigs and sustainability of pig production. The aim of the present study was ... -
The Effects of Pen Size and Design, Bedding, Rooting Material and Ambient Factors on Pen and Pig Cleanliness and Air Quality in Fattening Pig Houses
Ocepek, Marko; Andersen, Inger Lise (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022) -
Trade-offs between litter size and offspring fitness in domestic pigs subjected to different genetic selection pressures
Ocepek, Marko; Newberry, Ruth C.; Andersen, Inger Lise (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Artificial selection of the domestic pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) offers a useful model for investigating changes in behaviour associated with reproductive trade-offs between litter size and fitness of offspring. The aim ... -
Trade-offs between litter size and offspring fitness in domestic pigs subjected to different genetic selection pressures
Ocepek, Marko; Newberry, Ruth C.; Andersen, Inger Lise (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Artificial selection of the domestic pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) offers a useful model for investigating changes in behaviour associated with reproductive trade-offs between litter size and fitness of offspring. The aim ... -
Udder characteristics of importance for teat use in purebred and crossbred pigs
Ocepek, Marko; Andersen-Ranberg, Ina; Edwards, SA; Andersen, Inger Lise (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016) -
What makes a good mother? Maternal behavioural traits important for piglet survival
Ocepek, Marko; Andersen, Inger Lise (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017) -
What makes a good mother? Maternal behavioural traits important for piglet survival
Ocepek, Marko; Andersen, Inger Lise (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017) -
Which types of rooting material give weaner pigs most pleasure?
Ocepek, Marko; Newberry, Ruth C.; Andersen, Inger Lise (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Provision of rooting material as enrichment for pigs has been primarily oriented towards reducing negative affect (suffering). Information is also needed on the impact of different types of rooting materials in promoting ... -
Which types of rooting material give weaner pigs most pleasure?
Ocepek, Marko; Newberry, Ruth C.; Andersen, Inger Lise (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Provision of rooting material as enrichment for pigs has been primarily oriented towards reducing negative affect (suffering). Information is also needed on the impact of different types of rooting materials in promoting ...