Loss of a grooming enrichment impacts physical, behavioural, and physiological measures of welfare in grazing beef cattle

Pasture-based beef cattle are raised in a range of production environments. Some paddocks may contain trees and other objects that allow for grooming, hence being naturally enriching, whilst others may be barren without these opportunities. Additionally, it is not uncommon for cattle to move between...

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Main Authors: Emily J. Dickson, Jessica E. Monk, Caroline Lee, Paul G. McDonald, Edward Narayan, Dana L.M. Campbell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-03-01
Series:Animal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731124000223