Benefits of tactile stimulation and environmental enrichment for the welfare of crossbred dairy calves

Benefits of tactile stimulation and environmental enrichment for the welfare of crossbred dairy calves

ABSTRACTThe aim of this study was to evaluate behavioural and physiological variables of 18 Gir x Holstein calves housed in groups submitted to two treatments: presence (EE) or absence (NE) of environmental enrichment. Behavioural variables (walking, feeding, leisure and play behaviour) were analyze...

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Main Authors: Catiucia Oliveira Miranda, Maria Lúcia Pereira Lima, Aníbal Eugênio Vercesi Filho, Marcia Saladini Vieira Salles, Flávia Fernanda Simili, João Alberto Negrão, Enilson Geraldo Ribeiro, Lenira El Faro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Applied Animal Research
Subjects:
Behaviour
cortisol
dairy cattle
Girolando
oxytocin
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/09712119.2022.2162531

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