Evaluation of Chute Exit, Novelty and Human Approach Tests in Mertolenga Beef Cattle
Livestock behavior and welfare are increasingly recognized to be related, not only to the animals’ handling, but also with productivity. The present work was carried out at the Mertolenga Breed Testing Center and its objective was to evaluate the behavior of Mertolenga breed young bulls when exiting...
Main Authors: | Andreia Vitorino, George Stilwell, José Pais, Nuno Carolino |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-03-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/6/1087 |
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