Outside enclosure and additional enrichment for dairy goats
Published in 2012
A scientific paper investigating the effects of access to an outdoor pen and environmental enrichment on the activity pattern and social behavior of Norwegian dairy goats kept on slatted floors with limited space. It shows that the goats prefer to use the outdoor pen when they are active, and view branches as an attractive enrichment.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Caprines
Keywords:Animal-based measurement, Enrichment, Housing, Living environment, Livestock systems