Publications by authors named "Samanta Seganfreddo"
Article Synopsis
- Recognizing animal emotions, particularly in donkeys, is essential for their welfare and can enhance human-animal relationships.
- The study examined donkey emotional responses through an operant conditioning task, focusing on positive and negative emotional states with behavioral and physiological measurements.
- Findings showed distinct behavior patterns based on emotional conditions: positive emotions were linked to upright and sideways ear positions, while negative emotions were associated with erect ears and increased movement, alongside a significant drop in heart rate variability.
Heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV) are commonly used physiological measures in animals. While several studies exist on horse HRV, less information is available for donkeys. This scoping review aims to understand the extent and type of published evidence on donkey HR and HRV, their clinical and research applications, the devices used, and the analysis performed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF