Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5925265 | Physiology & Behavior | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Few test of emotionality have been well validated for assessing the welfare of pigs. ⺠Pig open field behaviour is sensitive to pharmacological (Azaperone), social, and novelty manipulations. ⺠The open field can be useful for making assessments of both pig emotionality and of their and welfare.
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Authors
Ramona D. Donald, Susan D. Healy, Alistair B. Lawrence, Kenneth M.D. Rutherford,