Novel objects placed in feeder increase the feeding time of foals fed concentrate feed

This study aimed to evaluate the feeding time and reactivity of male and female foals exposed to novel objects (seven plastic balls measuring 8 cm in diameter) placed inside the feeder. Eleven mixed-breed foals (males = 6; 316 ± 42 kg of BW, females = 5; 290 ± 35 kg of BW) were used. The amount of...

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Main Authors: Roberta Ariboni Brandi, Mayra Oliveira Medeiros, Laura Alves Brandi, Tamires Romão Nunes, Lívia Vieira Costa Nicolau, Graziani Ferrer Correa, Leonir Bueno Ribeiro, Cristiane Gonçalves Titto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Editora da Universidade Estadual de Maringá (Eduem) 2024-04-01
Series:Acta Scientiarum: Animal Sciences
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Online Access:https://periodicos.uem.br/ojs/index.php/ActaSciAnimSci/article/view/63464