Optimistic vs pessimistic pigs
Can pigs actually be optimistic or pessimistic? Or is it even possible to assess pig feelings? There has been some serious research going on into these questions. Pig welfare and health expert Dr Monique Pairis-Garcia describes how these types of trials help to push the boundaries of science. The ‘3 schools of animal welfare’ have been one of the main foundations in assessing livestock welfare on-farm. These schools include evaluating an animal’s welfare based on it biological functioning
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