Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9475858 | Applied Animal Behaviour Science | 2005 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
Handling per se contributed to the development of lambs' affinity for their stockperson during individual tests, and could have calming and rewarding properties for the lambs. Neither feeding from a bucket during handling nor hunger state increased this affinity. Nevertheless, some association of the stockperson with the milk bucket seemed to occur, suggesting a food conditioning. The way of feeding the animals and their perception of the test as an alimentary situation are discussed.
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Authors
Céline Tallet, Isabelle Veissier, Xavier Boivin,