Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5925490 Physiology & Behavior 2011 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Aversive treatments were effective as ewes showed aversion towards humans. ► Grooming at birth was increased by aversive handling during pregnancy. ► Lambs from aversively treated ewes were heavier than from gently treated ewes. ► Aversively treated ewes followed their lambs less closely in a follow test. ► Maternal experience of the ewes decreased the effects of handling during gestation.
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Gentle vs. aversive handling of pregnant ewes: I. Maternal cortisol and behavior
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