Systems approaches for understanding individuality: A UK-US nexus
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Leeds
Department Name: Sch of Biology
Abstract
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Publications
Bushby EV
(2018)
Factors Influencing Individual Variation in Farm Animal Cognition and How to Account for These Statistically.
in Frontiers in veterinary science
| Description | One systematic review has been completed on personality as a tool to improve captive animal group composition. This review identified key gaps in literature across a very broad range of species from insects to mammals. It considered what we already understand about the use of personality in captive environments, what is the cutting edge of our knowledge on personality and welfare in natural groups in the wild, and how we can apply this learning back to captive environments. |
| Exploitation Route | We will be submitting a paper for publication soon, highlighting evidence-based recommendations and key gaps in knowledge. Outcomes from this could be used to influence how groups of captive animals are composed to improve animal welfare and potentially productivity and performance. |
| Sectors | Agriculture, Food and Drink,Leisure Activities, including Sports, Recreation and Tourism,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology |