Publications by authors named "Belen Zuleta"
Animals (Basel)
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study highlights the importance of the human-animal relationship in determining pig welfare, showing that gentle handling improves pigs' comfort while rough handling induces fear and stress.
- Pigs were exposed to different handling styles (positive, minimal, and negative) over six weeks, and their behaviors and heart rate responses were measured in various scenarios.
- Results indicated that negatively handled pigs showed increased fear and stress, while positively handled pigs exhibited more positive behaviors and better heart rate metrics, suggesting a stronger welfare state linked to positive human interactions.
