Fecal Cortisol Metabolites in Dairy Cows: A Cross-Sectional Exploration of Associations with Animal, Stockperson, and Farm Characteristics

Fecal Cortisol Metabolites in Dairy Cows: A Cross-Sectional Exploration of Associations with Animal, Stockperson, and Farm Characteristics

To date, little is known about influences on cows’ physiological stress levels on farms. The present study explored associations of fecal cortisol metabolite concentrations (FCM) with (1) farm factors including human–animal contact, (2) cows’ fear behaviors towards humans, and (3) milk production an...

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Main Authors: Asja Ebinghaus, Ute Knierim, Christel Simantke, Rupert Palme, Silvia Ivemeyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
dairy cows
stress
cortisol metabolites
human–animal relationship
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/10/1787

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