Capacités cognitives et émotionnelles des animaux d’élevage

Document type: Q and A sheet published on the website of the Académie d'Agriculture de France

Authors: Léa Lansade and Ludovic Calandreau

Preview: Recent findings on the cognitive and emotional capacities of farm animals are profoundly challenging the conventional wisdom that these animals are devoid of intelligence and sensitivity. Domestication has not altered the cognitive capacities of farm animals, but it has undoubtedly shaped them. All this research paves the way for a better understanding of their mental and emotional lives, with important implications for their welfare and ethical treatment.

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