Noninvasive EEG Recordings from Freely Moving Piglets.

The method allows the recording of high-quality electroencephalograms (EEGs) from freely moving piglets directly in the pigpen. We use a one-channel telemetric electroencephalography system in combination with standard self-adhesive hydrogel electrodes. The piglets are calmed down without the use of sedatives. After their release into the pigpen, the piglets behave normally-they drink and sleep in the same cycle as their siblings. Their sleep phases are used for the EEG recordings.