Effects of Auditory Enrichment on Welfare and Performance of Sows During Pregnancy and Farrowing/lactation Periods

Lippi, Isabella Cristina de Castro; Caldara, Fabiana Ribeiro; Morais, Henrique Biasotto; Vargas, Larissa Braganholo; Odakura, Agnês Markiy; Burbarelli, Maria Fernanda de Castro; Felix, Gisele Aparecida; Garcia, Rodrigo Garófallo; Paz, I. C. L. Almeida; Santos, Luan Sousa dos

doi:10.1080/10888705.2023.2215930

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“…In pregnant sows, music induced changes in piglets' neuroplasticity and improved productivity [86], whereas music reduced agonistic behavior and skin temperature during transport from farrowing to a nursery [136]. The effects of music were studied in sow performance during pregnancy and farrowing/lactation [137] and in mixed or collective housing [138]. Finally, the effects of repeated music stimulation, contrasting short-versus long-term stimuli and noise on stress and immunity, were also reported [139].…”

Section: Studies On Music In Non-human Animalsmentioning

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Music and Emotions in Non-Human Animals from Biological and Comparative Perspectives

Zapata-Cardona,

Ceballos,

Rodríguez

2024

Animals

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The effects of sound stimulation as a sensorial environmental enrichment for captive animals have been studied. When appropriately implemented for farm animals, it can improve welfare, health, and productivity. Furthermore, there are indications that music can induce positive emotions in non-human animals, similar to humans. Emotion is a functional state of the organism involving both physiological processes, mediated by neuroendocrine regulation, and changes in behavior, affecting various aspects, including contextual perception and welfare. As there is very limited information on non-human animals, the objective of this review is to highlight what is known about these processes from human biological and comparative perspectives and stimulate future research on using music to improve animal welfare.

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Section: Studies On Music In Non-human Animalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Music and Emotions in Non-Human Animals from Biological and Comparative Perspectives

Zapata-Cardona,

Ceballos,

Rodríguez

2024

Animals

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Music and Tactile Stimuli during Daily Milking Affect the Welfare and Productivity of Dairy Cows

dos Santos Lemes Lechuga,

Caldara,

de Castro Burbarelli

et al. 2023

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of tactile stimuli and music during daily milking on the productive, physiological, well-being, and health parameters of dairy cows. The experiment, which lasted 39 days, was conducted on a commercial farm with forty crossbred cows (age: 36 to 42 months; weight: 350 to 400 kg) distributed in a completely randomized design (2 × 2) via the following treatments: (Con)—cows not exposed to stimuli, (Tac)—cows exposed to tactile stimuli before milking, (Mus)—cows exposed to music during milking, (Tac+Mus)—cows exposed to both stimuli. In this study, classical music with a slow (75 to 107 BPM) and moderate tempo (90 to 100 BPM) was played, and tactile stimuli was provided manually using a flexible stick in the posterior region and udders of the cows. Cows not exposed to any of the stimuli had up to 41% higher residual milk quantity compared to those exposed to one of or both of the stimuli. The sound stimulus promoted an increase in milk letdown before the start of milking. Cows exposed to stimuli showed higher serotonin levels, indicating a beneficial effect on animal well-being. However, cows exposed to pre-milking tactile stimuli showed an increase in somatic cell count. Combining both techniques may have positive effects on milk productivity and well-being. However, using music alone may be more recommendable as it does not pose health risks.

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Effects of Auditory Enrichment on Welfare and Performance of Sows During Pregnancy and Farrowing/lactation Periods

Cited by 2 publications

References 55 publications

Music and Emotions in Non-Human Animals from Biological and Comparative Perspectives

Music and Emotions in Non-Human Animals from Biological and Comparative Perspectives

Music and Tactile Stimuli during Daily Milking Affect the Welfare and Productivity of Dairy Cows

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