Impact of massage on goats on the human-animal relationship and parameters linked to physiological response

Leite, Luana Oliveira; Bezerra, Belise Maria Oliveira; Kogitzki, Themis Regina; Polo, Gina; Freitas, Vicente José de Figueirêdo; Hötzel, María José; Nunes-Pinheiro, Diana Célia Sousa

doi:10.1590/0103-8478cr20200105

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“…Therefore, the key factor in benefiting from social buffering was not simply the presence of people but rather an active interaction with them. Indeed, research has shown that physical contact with humans has beneficial effects on goats (Leite et al 2020 ).…”

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Human social buffer in goats and dogs

Scandurra,

D’Aniello,

Pero

et al. 2024

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The primary goal of this study was to explore the social buffering effect that humans offer to goats and dogs with limited exposure to human socialization, particularly in situations involving interactions with unfamiliar humans. A total of 13 dogs and 14 goats were selected for the study, all of which had limited prior socialization with humans. Each animal was placed in a testing room with unfamiliar humans for 15 min. Three experimenters aimed to establish a comfortable environment, encouraging social interaction by offering food to the animals and assessing the animals’ willingness to accept food and their response to being approached and petted. If both conditions were satisfied, the animals were classified as “social”. If one or none of the conditions were met, the animals were classified as “not social”. Cortisol levels were measured by collecting blood samples before and after the test. Non-parametric tests together with a GzLM showed that the effect of human social buffering in goats was different in comparison to dogs: goats exhibited higher cortisol levels after the test, while dogs did not show a significant change. Further analysis demonstrated that “social” goats had a lower likelihood of experiencing significant changes in cortisol levels than dogs. Thus, once human interactions are accepted, both species could benefit from social buffering. In summary, this study enhances our understanding of how dogs and goats respond to social interactions with humans in the social buffering effect.

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Human social buffer in goats and dogs

Scandurra,

D’Aniello,

Pero

et al. 2024

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“…Despite their importance, there are relatively sparse data on these markers, even though they can be used to assess animal stress and welfare objectively [ 5 ]. Experiments on goats [ 20 ] and pigs [ 5 ] carried out to examine the impact of various forms of touch on behavioral and physiological indices, including oxidative stress indicators, did not reveal significant differences. It should be emphasized; however, that the study on goats did not show a negative effect of touch, and the massage protocols applied did not interfere with the homeostasis in these animals [ 20 ].…”

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“…Experiments on goats [ 20 ] and pigs [ 5 ] carried out to examine the impact of various forms of touch on behavioral and physiological indices, including oxidative stress indicators, did not reveal significant differences. It should be emphasized; however, that the study on goats did not show a negative effect of touch, and the massage protocols applied did not interfere with the homeostasis in these animals [ 20 ]. Fear is one of the breed-specific traits and is characterized by a high heritability coefficient [ 21 ].…”

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Physiological Effect of Gentle Stroking in Lambs

Janicka,

Masier,

Nazar

et al. 2024

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The aim of the study was to determine changes in physiological indicators in lambs subjected to gentle stroking. The study included 40 three-week-old lambs (20 females of the synthetic prolific-meat (BCP) line and 20 females of the Świniarka (SW) breed). The animals were assigned to two control groups (n = 20) and two experimental groups (n = 20). Lambs from the experimental groups received treatment. Analyses consisted of determining the following parameters: heart rate (HR), saturation (S) and biochemical analysis. In the groups of sheep subjected to gentle massage, the analyses revealed a significant increase in the levels of cortisol, CAT, GST, GPx, among others, and a significant decrease in the levels of total protein, SOD, TAC, uric acid and Na+. At the same time, indicators of reduced stress levels were revealed, i.e., a significant increase in glycogen levels and a significant decrease in glucose and HR values. These results suggest that the introduction of gentle touch can induce positive states in lambs, and that the stress response may be transient and adaptive. Nevertheless, it is important to note that these interactions can be a source of stress, even if the behavioral response does not necessarily indicate stress.

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