Using aversion learning techniques to assess the mental state, suffering, and welfare of farm animals.

Volume: 74, Issue: 8, Pages: 1990 - 1995
Published: Aug 1, 1996
Abstract
The extent that handling farm animals causes them to suffer is a central concern when assessing their welfare. Suffering is a mental state, resulting from different emotions, such as fear, pain, or boredom, which have different causes and effects on the animal's behavior and physiology. What is common is that they are aversive; animals will seek to avoid such experiences. The degree of aversiveness can be measured using behavioral techniques,...
Paper Details
Title
Using aversion learning techniques to assess the mental state, suffering, and welfare of farm animals.
Published Date
Aug 1, 1996
Volume
74
Issue
8
Pages
1990 - 1995
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