Minimal number of conspecifics needed to minimize the stress response of isolated mature ewes (2001)

Carbajal, S., Orihuela, A.

Abstract

Individual separation induced significant increases in respiration rate, serum cortisol concentration, number of steps, vocalizations, and urinations. This effect declined to basal levels when a single companion ewe was present.

Published
2001

Animal Type
Sheep

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Citation
Carbajal, S., Orihuela, A. 2001. Minimal number of conspecifics needed to minimize the stress response of isolated mature ewes. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 4, 249-255.

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