Table 1.
Timeline of the experiment.
| Day of the Experiment | Pigs Age (Days) | Event/Test | Place | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | Weaning | Commercial farm | - |
| 1–7 | 21–27 | Acclimation to nursery pens | Home pen | - |
| 1–2 | 21–22 | Agonistic behavior video collection | Home pen | Behavioral |
| 3–5 | 23–25 | Agonistic behavior video analysis | - | Behavioral |
| 6 | 26 | Dominance Index estimation | - | Dominance index |
| 8–40 | 28–60 | Gentle handling (GH) sessions | Home pen | Behavioral |
| 8–12 | 28–32 | Behavioral video collection during and after GH sessions | Home pen | Behavioral |
| 15–19 | 35–39 | Behavioral video collection during and after GH sessions | Home pen | Behavioral |
| 41–42 | 61–62 | Home-pen test | Home pen | Behavioral |