标题 | Odors and Pheromones: Influences of Olfaction on Behavior, Physiology, and Performance to reduce Stress in Pigs |
文章类型 | Thesis |
发表年度 | 2007 |
作者 | Krebs, N. [1] |
University | Texas Tech University |
Thesis Type | PhD Thesis |
关键词 | feed flavour [2], odor [3], pig [4] |
摘要 | Reducing stress in pig husbandry has become a priority for economical and ethical reasons. The stress axis is anatomically linked to the olfactory system. Pigs have a very developed sense of olfaction. Reducing weaning or handling stress using the sense of olfaction would be a non-invasive and welfare-friendly technique. |
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[1] http://www.hisynergi.com/literature/author/154
[2] http://www.hisynergi.com/literature/keyword/140
[3] http://www.hisynergi.com/literature/keyword/141
[4] http://www.hisynergi.com/literature/keyword/139