Abstract
ABSTRACT: Considering the benefits that massage can promote, this research aimed to apply the stroking massage in five adult goats (G1-G5) assessed in group and individually for ten days. Parameters related to massage, immune system, physiology and behavior of goats were observed. There was only significant difference (P<0.05) regarding behavior expressed in the presence of the masseur in G4 and G5, between week 1 and 2. Most goats accepted massage, except G2, with greater demonstrations of positive than negative behavior towards the masseur. Therefore, stroking massage promoted positive interactions between the masseur and goats, and should be explored as an alternative method to those existing in improving the relationship between humans and farm animals.
Highlights
Human-Animal Relationship (HAR) is defined as the level of mutual perception between animals and humans through an inter-relation of proximity or distance expressed by both (ZULKIFLI, 2013)
In order to maintain homeostasis, animals respond to stress through the interaction of several biological defenses that can be used as indicators of animal welfare
Animals and feeding This study was conducted at Laboratory of Physiology and Control of Reproduction (LFCR) in State University of Ceará (UECE), located in 3o47’13.992”S latitude, 38o33’14.256”W at an altitude of 30 m, on March 2019
Summary
Human-Animal Relationship (HAR) is defined as the level of mutual perception between animals and humans through an inter-relation of proximity or distance expressed by both (ZULKIFLI, 2013). In order to maintain homeostasis, animals respond to stress through the interaction of several biological defenses that can be used as indicators of animal welfare. Reduction of fear of humans and improvement of HAR at farm level can be achieved using strategies such as gentle physical contact (WAIBLINGER et al, 2006). This interaction could be done through massage
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