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Understanding Animal Welfare Through Behavior

by Tia Silvasy
October 29, 2020

Animal welfare within the food and agriculture industries has become increasingly important to consumers. For animal researchers like Emily Miller-Cushon, Assistant Professor of Animal Behavior in the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, studying ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Animal Behavior, Animal Management, Animal Science, Animal Sciences, Animal Welfare, Calves, Cattle, Dairy, Dairy Calves, Livestock Productivity, Research

Reducing Handling Stress Improves Livestock Productivity

by Bridget Stice
October 19, 2017

As we head into the marking and branding season, now is a good time to think about the impact of stress on cattle productivity. Stress induced by handling agitates and excites animals, resulting in elevated body temperature, increased heart ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: Animal Welfare, Bstice, Cattle, Handling, Livestock Productivity, Polkco, Productivity, Stress

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