Odors and Pheromones: Influences of Olfaction on Behavior, Physiology, and Performance to reduce Stress in Pigs
Title | Odors and Pheromones: Influences of Olfaction on Behavior, Physiology, and Performance to reduce Stress in Pigs |
Publication Type | Thesis |
Year of Publication | 2007 |
Authors | Krebs, N. |
University | Texas Tech University |
Thesis Type | PhD Thesis |
Keywords | feed flavour, odor, pig |
Abstract | 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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