Positive-reinforcement strategies to reduce capture-stress in Capybaras

Prior to the administration of any anesthetics, capturing the semi-aquatic capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) demands physical restraint, which presents immense challenges. Traditional methods, such as lassoing and traps, are prone to induce acute stress, may result in injury, and can even have f...

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Published in:	Acta Scientiarum: Biological Sciences
Main Authors:	Derek Andrew Rosenfield, Cristiane Schilbach Pizzutto
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Universidade Estadual de Maringá 2019-11-01
Subjects:	animal welfare; baiting; conditioning; Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris; physical restraint; behavior.
Online Access:	https://www.periodicos.uem.br/ojs/index.php/ActaSciBiolSci/article/view/45819