Stress hormone level and the welfare of captive European bison (Bison bonasus): the effects of visitor pressure and the social structure of herds

Stress hormone level and the welfare of captive European bison (Bison bonasus): the effects of visitor pressure and the social structure of herds

Abstract Background Captive European bison (Bison bonasus) play an active role in conservation measures for this species; this includes education, which may conflict with these animals’ welfare. The effect of the presence of visitors on the welfare of captive animals can be negative, positive or neu...

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Main Authors: Daniel Klich, Rafał Łopucki, Marta Gałązka, Agnieszka Ścibior, Dorota Gołębiowska, Rita Brzezińska, Bartosz Kruszewski, Tadeusz Kaleta, Wanda Olech
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Subjects:
Aggression
Cortisol
Enclosure
Wisent
Parasitological infestation
Zoo
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-021-00589-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-021-00589-9

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