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Functioning of the animal (Welfare)
Stereotypical behaviors can be observed in situations of discomfort such as: cannibalism, prostration ...
Functioning of the animal (Welfare)
Cortisol is a hormone synthesized by the adrenal glands as a response to stress.
Production (Milk quality)
Production (Dairy production)
Production (Pig castration)
Reproduction (Lactation anoestrus)
Among the 4 species, only the sow has lactation anoestrus. It corresponds to an absence of oestral cycle during lactation.
Reproduction (Heat detection)
During the heat period a cow accepts overlapping, sniffs vulva and rests her chin.