Early-life enrichment in American mink (Neogale vison): Enrichment of the perinatal environment improves maternal nest building and reduces stereotypic behaviour

Pens for farmed mink (Neogale vison) commonly include separate nesting areas to provide privacy and warmth in the perinatal period. However, standard bedding materials may not be sufficient to allow intrinsically motivated nest-building behaviours in dams. Further, these materials may not produce op...

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Main Authors: Gabrielle B Clark, María Díez-León, Rebecca K Meagher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2025-01-01
Series:Animal Welfare
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Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S096272862400071X/type/journal_article
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