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Glucocorticoids in relation to behavior, morphology, and physiology as proxy indicators for the assessment of animal welfare: A systematic mapping review
(2023-01-06)
Translating theoretical concepts of animal welfare into quantitative assessment protocols is an ongoing challenge. Glucocorticoids (GCs) are frequently used as physiological measure in welfare assessment. The interpretation ...
Triggering cognitive dissonance with textual information and images: Data from three experiments with meat-eaters
(2023-04-05)
This article presents data from three experiments in which we triggered and measured cognitive dissonance in meat-eaters. Cognitive dissonance is a well-established concept in the social psychology literature; however, ...
Improvement of Piglet Rearing's Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Using Air-to-Air Heat Exchangers: A Two-Year Case Study
(2023-02-11)
Pig farming in mechanically ventilated barns requires much electricity for ventilation or
exhaust air purification. Furthermore, thermal energy is needed to fulfill the animals’ temperature
requirements, especially in ...
Differences among domestic chicken breeds in tonic immobility responses as a measure of fearfulness
(2023-04-04)
Background: One priority for animal welfare is for animals to experience less fear, especially during human contact. For domestic animals, breeds that are less fearful may provide genetic resources to develop strains with ...