Do Domestic Pigs Acquire a Positive Perception of Humans through Observational Social Learning?

Do Domestic Pigs Acquire a Positive Perception of Humans through Observational Social Learning?

Farm animals can perceive humans positively by observing another animal being positively handled. This study evaluated whether pigs acquire a positive perception of humans after observing either a high or low socially ranked conspecific receiving gentle handling. Seventy-five 21-week-old pigs were h...

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Main Authors: Daniela Luna, Catalina González, Christopher J. Byrd, Rocío Palomo, Elizabeth Huenul, Jaime Figueroa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
human-pig relationship
gentle handling
pig welfare
social learning
social status
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/1/127

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