Subject: Vocalisation

Human perception of goats' vocal expression of emotions

Celozzi S, Prato-Previde E, Battini M, Ntalampiras S, Ludovico LA, Presti G, Tamburini A, Mattiello S

Published in 2025

Study showing that humans are able to recognize the emotional valence (positive or negative) of goat vocalizations, especially in negative situations. Experience working with goats enhances this ability.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Caprines

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Systematic Review of Acoustic Monitoring in Livestock Farming: Vocalization Patterns and Sound Source Analysis

Ramos Niño JN, Sousa FCd, Oliveira CEA, Coelho ALdF, Hernandez RO, Barbari M.

Published in 2025

Systematic review showing that environmental sounds and animal vocalizations have promise as non-invasive indicators of animal welfare. Despite technological advances, challenges remain in terms of standardization, physiological validation and practical application under real-life commercial conditions.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories:Cattle, Pigs, Poultry

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