Effects of dam fear and stress on metrics of puppy welfare in commercial breeding kennels

Abstract It is well established that maternal factors can affect the abilities of offspring to cope with stressors and can influence their overall welfare states. However, maternal effects have not been extensively explored in US commercial breeding kennels (CBKs). Therefore, the objective of this s...

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Main Authors: Aynsley C. Romaniuk, Shanis Barnard, Traci Shreyer, Candace Croney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-85936-w
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