Exploring the Use of a Qualitative Behavioural Assessment Approach to Assess Emotional State of Calves in Rodeos

Exploring the Use of a Qualitative Behavioural Assessment Approach to Assess Emotional State of Calves in Rodeos

There are longstanding disagreements between the rodeo industry stakeholders and animal welfare advocates about the wellbeing of the animals used in events. The current study aims to determine whether qualitative behavioural assessment (QBA) is effective in identifying the emotional state of calves...

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Main Authors: Sally Rizzuto, Di Evans, Bethany Wilson, Paul McGreevy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
qualitative behavioural assessment
calf
calf-roping
rope-and-tie
rodeo
animal behaviour
behavioural assessment
animal wellbeing
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/1/113

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