Mason et al Preprint_Goat Emotions, Cognition and Personality
Marianne Mason,
Elodie F. Briefer,
Stuart Semple
et al.
Abstract:Positive welfare is a relatively modern concept based on the idea that on the whole, an animal’s positive experiences should outweigh their negative ones. Intuitively, we therefore require indicators to measure when animals are experiencing positive and negative emotional states, as well as providing opportunities for animals to create positive experiences. Goats typically live rich social and emotional lives, are naturally inquisitive, and seek cognitive challenges, highlighting the importance of a complex an… Show more
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