Cardiovascular, endocrine and behavioural responses to suckling and permanent separation in goats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Suckling can be a peaceful or vulnerable event for goats and kids, whereas, separation is suggested as stressful. The aim of this study was to investigate physiology and behaviour in these two different situations in dairy goats.<...

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Main Authors: Winblad von Walter Louise, Lidfors Lena, Madej Andrzej, Dahlborn Kristina, Hydbring-Sandberg Eva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-08-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Online Access:http://www.actavetscand.com/content/52/1/51