Project Number: 3602-32000-008-00
Project Type: Appropriated

Start Date: Dec 07, 2007
End Date: Dec 31, 2008

Objective:
The overall objective of this project is to examine animal agricultural practices, using behavior, physiology, immunology, and neurophysiology, in order to maximize both animal well-being and productivity.

Approach:
We will conduct multiple research projects on common production practices and evaluate how these practices affect livestock behavior, physiology, physical condition and try to assess the animals' mental state.