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Infrared thermal imaging enables reliable assessment of animal stress from distance

11.09.2024

An international team of researchers from the University of Turku, Finland, and the University of Tours, France, aimed to validate the use of infrared thermal imaging as a non-invasive tool for assessing stress responses in reindeer. Their findings suggest that this technology can improve the assessment of animal welfare. 

Long-term Relationship with Owner Reduces Horses’ Stress Reactions in New Situations

25.08.2022

A new study shows that horses can be more reluctant in new situations if they have multiple riders, have had several owners or the horse has been with its current owner only for a short period of time. The results of the international research group that studied the interaction between horses and humans also indicate that it takes time to build a good interactive relationship with a horse.