Simple Summary Oxytocin is one of the most important hormones in birth and lactation. Its
importance lies in the fact that it is also involved in various bodily functions around …

Simple Summary Stress is present in several management activities of beef and dairy cattle,
leading to health and productive losses to the herd. Therefore, strategies are warranted to …

Adaptations to the ever changing social and physical environment are necessary,
sometimes involving the stress response. Olfaction is a chemical sense allowing the …

This experiment evaluated the impacts of administering a bovine appeasing substance
(BAS) at feedlot entry to receiving cattle. Angus-influenced steers (n= 342) from 16 sources …

This experiment evaluated the impacts of administering a bovine appeasing substance
(BAS) to beef calves at weaning on their performance, physiological responses, and …

The bovine appeasing substance (BAS) is expected to have calming effects in cattle
experiencing stressful situations. Therefore, this study investigated the impacts of BAS …

Environmental enrichment in the form of synthetic analogs of appeasing pheromones have
shown promising results in improving the welfare of domestic animals, including dogs, pigs …

Stressful situations, such as weaning and transport, are known to impact beef cattle health
and performance. Hence, alternatives to minimize these stress-related losses are warranted …

Simple Summary Stress is a common issue faced by ruminants throughout their productive
lives, with significant effects on health and performance of the herd. Hence, strategies that …

Background Farm animals face several challenges throughout their lives, which can affect
both their welfare and their productivity. Promoting adaptation in animals is one way of …