Refining restraint techniques for research pigs through habituation

Pigs are common research models and are strong animals that can be difficult to restrain. Improper restraint can put pigs and research personnel at risk for injury and induce stress, which can affect research outcomes. This study aimed to refine restraint techniques for research pigs using habituati...

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Main Authors: Carly I. O'Malley, Raina Hubley, Halimatou Tambadou, Patricia V. Turner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.1016414/full