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Author(s): Wilson SC;MitlA
Publication Date: January 1, 2002
Reference: , vol. 76: pp. 259-265.

Summary:

This study looked at four potential environmental enrichment devices for feedlot cattle over a 22 day trial. Two of the devices allowed cattle to rub and scratch different portions of their body, and these were used most extensively by the animals and by 75% of the cattle in each pen. Of the two scratching devices, the one that allowed scratching of the head and back of the animal was used the most, and increased in usage up to 16 days after the beginning of the trial. The other device allowed scratching of the sides of the animal. The other potential enrichment devices involved accessing odours by sniffing and nosing a pipe hung in the pen. These devices, using milk and lavender odours, were used very little and primarily during the first 2-3 days of the trial. The milk based devices was used slightly more than the lavender devices. The conclusion of the study is that scratching devices have greater potential as enrichment devices in feedlots than do odour based devices.

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