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The influence of handling by humans on the behaviour, growth and corticosteroids in the juvenile female pig (1981)

Hemsworth, P. H., Barnett, J. L., Hansen, C.

Abstract

Animals who are fearful of humans show a marked increase in corticosteroid levels both in the presence and in the absence of people. Their growth and reproductive performance is impaired.

Published
1981

Animal Type
Pig
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Citation
Hemsworth, P. H., Barnett, J. L., Hansen, C. 1981. The influence of handling by humans on the behaviour, growth and corticosteroids in the juvenile female pig. Hormones and Behavior 15, 396-403.

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