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Social transmission of stereotypes and redirected behaviours
Reference
S08061
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Christine Nicol
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Professor Cecilia Heyes
Institution
University of Bristol
Department
Clinical Veterinary Science
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
174,004
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/02/1998
End date
01/02/2001
Duration
36 months
Abstract
The promotion and prevention through social interaction of specified stereotypic and redirected behaviours (S&RB) will be investigated in an integrated programme of behavioural experiments involving hens, horses and a model species, voles. The programme will determine the influence of age and social status on social transmission of S&RB and the psychological mechanisms mediating such transmission. In addition, it will examine the interactions between stress, stereotypic behaviour and the social transmission of stereotypic behaviour and apply the knowledge obtained to model the spread of S&RB under specified conditions. The overall objective is to produce recommendations to reduce injury and improve welfare within current and evolving husbandry systems.
Summary
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Committee
Closed Committee - Animal Sciences (AS)
Research Topics
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Research Priority
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Research Initiative
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Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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