Optimism and pasture access in dairy cows

Abstract Allowing dairy cattle to access pasture can promote natural behaviour and improve their health. However, the psychological benefits are poorly understood. We compared a cognitive indicator of emotion in cattle either with or without pasture access. In a crossover experiment, 29 Holstein–Fri...

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Main Authors: Andrew Crump, Kirsty Jenkins, Emily J. Bethell, Conrad P. Ferris, Helen Kabboush, Jennifer Weller, Gareth Arnott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84371-x