A Pilot Study on Behavioural and Physiological Indicators of Emotions in Donkeys

A Pilot Study on Behavioural and Physiological Indicators of Emotions in Donkeys

Recognizing animal emotions is critical to their welfare and can lead to a better relationship with humans and the environment, especially in a widespread species like the donkey, which is often prone to welfare issues. This study aims to assess the emotional response of donkeys through an operant c...

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Main Authors: Samanta Seganfreddo, Diletta Fornasiero, Marta De Santis, Franco Mutinelli, Simona Normando, Laura Contalbrigo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
donkey
animal emotion
welfare indicator
animal behaviour
behavioural diversity indexes
operant conditioning
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/9/1466

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