Agent-based modelling in applied ethology: An exploratory case study of behavioural dynamics in tail biting in pigs
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- 作者：Iris J.M.M. Boumansa ; iris.boumans@wur.nl" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Gert Jan Hofstedeb ; gertjan.hofstede@wur.nl" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; J. Elizabeth Bolhuisc ; liesbeth.bolhuis@wur.nl" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Imke J.M. de Boera ; imke.deboer@wur.nl" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Eddie A.M. Bokkersa ; eddie.bokkers@wur.nl" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author
- 关键词：Tail biting behaviour ; Behavioural patterns ; Motivation ; Welfare ; Agent-based model ; Time budget
- 刊名：Applied Animal Behaviour Science
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：October 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：183
- 期：Complete
- 页码：10-18
- 全文大小：735 K
文摘
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Agent-based modelling can be useful in analysing behavioural dynamics and welfare issues.
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Availability of data is an advantage for agent-based modelling in applied ethology.
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Coincidence in motivational development can lead to tail biting behaviour in pigs.
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The behavioural time budget of pigs might be important in tail biting behaviour.