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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. behavior
  3. animal behavior
  4. environmental enrichment
  5. feeding enrichment
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal science
  3. zoology
  4. animal behavior
  5. environmental enrichment
  6. feeding enrichment
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal science
  3. zoology
  4. animal behavior
  5. environmental enrichment
  6. feeding enrichment
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal science
  3. animal husbandry
  4. animal care
  5. environmental enrichment
  6. feeding enrichment
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal science
  3. animal husbandry
  4. animal care
  5. environmental enrichment
  6. feeding enrichment

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feeding enrichment

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Definition

  • Information In feeding enrichment, various types of food are offered to captive animals by varying the timing and methods of food presentation and distribution. It provides animals with an opportunity to extend their natural foraging strategies to obtain food. It also keeps animal busy, reduces aggression and improves health in captive animals.

    Source: NAL Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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