Description
Conduct research on the behavior, learning, cognition, and welfare of domestic and captive animals to improve management, training, and well-being.
- • Conduct behavioral research on learning, social dynamics, stress, and environmental influences.
- • Advise producers, veterinarians, and caretakers on enrichment, low-stress handling, and training techniques.
- • Study feeding behavior and the behavioral effects of diet and feeding strategies.
- • Evaluate impacts of housing, stocking density, handling, and enrichment on welfare, behavior, and productivity.
- • Develop evidence-based enrichment, housing, and behavior modification protocols.
- • Investigate behavioral genetics and temperament; guide selection for desirable behavioral traits.
- • Estimate heritability of behavioral traits and analyze gene-environment contributions to behavior.
- • Collaborate on breeding and management programs that incorporate behavioral assessments and welfare goals.
- • Publish and present findings; prepare reports and training materials for scientists, staff, producers, and the public.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
