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Which animal-to-feeding-place ratio at time-controlled hay racks is animal appropriate? Preliminary analysis of stress responses of horses

Baumgartner M, Erhard MH, Zeitler-Feicht MH 2022 Frontiers in veterinary science

Abstract

Introduction Automated feeding systems offer numerous advantages for animals and humans, but the associated benefits and risks can often only be seen under practical conditions. The space allowance (~80 cm per horse) at time-controlled hay racks for horses in group housing, unlike at partitioned feeding stands or…

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Species involved

Horses

Keywords

équinsfourragesGroup housingAggressive behaviorSalivary CortisolFeeding System

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