Table 1.
Schedule of the experiment.
| Day of the Experiment | Pigs Age (Days) | Event/Test | Place | Measurements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | Weaning | Commercial farm | - |
| 1–7 | 21–27 | Acclimation to nursery pens | Home pen | - |
| 1–2 | 21–22 | Agonistic behaviors register | Home pen | Behavioral |
| 3–5 | 23–25 | Agonistic behaviors analysis | - | Behavioral |
| 6 | 26 | Dominance Index estimation | - | Dominance index |
| 8–40 | 28–60 | Gentle handling sessions | Home pen | - |
| 27–28 | 47–48 | Habituation to band of Polar device | Home pen | - |
| 29–31 | 49–51 | Habituation to arena and transport cage | Open-field arena | - |
| 34–35 | 54–55 | Basal HRV measurement | Home pen | Baseline HRV |
| 44–46 | 64–66 | Open-field arena test | Open-field arena | Behavioral and HRV |
HRV = heart rate variability.