Training dairy cows with positive reinforcement can turn otherwise stressful events into play
Published Date: 3/14/2024
Source: phys.org
Dairy cows receive a huge amount of care during their lives on a farm, but procedures, especially restraining during procedures, can be stressful for some animals. Positive reinforcement training—or training with a reward to achieve a desired behavior—has shown promise to reduce this fear in other species.