Effects of Different Ways of Music Stimulation on Exploring, Playing and Aggressive Behavior.

ABSTRACT: In the breeding of farm animals, music serves as an environmental enrichment factor that can improve the mood and welfare level of animals. However, it is not clear whether pigs receiving different modes of musical stimulation can improve cognitive performance. This study aimed to explore the extent to which different music stimulation methods affect the cognitive ability-related behaviors and neural substances of weaned piglets by providing them with various music stimuli. Fifty-four piglets were randomly divided into three groups: control group (C Group), continuous music group (CM group), and intermittent music group (IM group). The CM group received half an hour of music stimulation in the morning and afternoon of each day when the piglets were active, the IM group was given a cross-st

SUBMITTER: Wu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12466348 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature