Exploring Stress Responses in Farm Animals: A Focus on Physiological and Behavioral Aspects
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Physiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2024 | Viewed by 129
Special Issue Editors
Interests: behavior; beef cattle; distress; health; temperament; welfare
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Animal husbandry often employs stress-inducing practices that can result in pain, chronic diseases, and reduced productivity. Efforts are being made to address these issues through evolving animal management and welfare practices. However, it is essential to investigate both the physiological and behavioral responses, in conjunction with the management practices employed by the livestock industry, in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of their effects and continually enhance the welfare of farm animals. By investigating these indicators, modern research aims to shed light on daily practices and offer a comprehensive perspective on intricate strategies for mitigating stress and/or pain, ultimately improving the welfare and performance of farm animals.
The goal of the Special Issue “Exploring Stress Responses in Farm Animals: A Focus on Physiological and Behavioral Aspects” is to offer an up-to-date resource for high-quality research focused on farm animal stress management. This includes exploring its impact on physiological and behavioral responses, strategies for alleviating stress, and the introduction of innovative husbandry techniques.
We invite original research papers that address how various stressors affect animal health, growth, reproduction, and behavioral responses.
Dr. Désirée Gellatly
Dr. Tiago da Silva Valente
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- stress indicators
- physiological response
- behavior
- pain-mitigation
- farm animals
- livestock
