Positive Correlation of Social Rank and Hair Cortisol Concentration in Group-Housed Pregnant Cows

In intensive beef production systems, social dominance relationships among cattle and human-cattle relationships constantly affect cattle welfare. However, these factors have not been investigated to assess their long-term effects on cattle welfare. In this study, the relations of hair cortisol conc...

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Main Authors: Shigeru Ninomiya, Ayumi Nishi, Ririka Nakamura, Mitsuhiro Shibata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/1/13
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