Influence of the level of anxiety on the eating behavior of sheep

The aim of the study was to investigate influence anxiety level on feeding behavior sheep. Observations were performed 30 Świniarka sheep kept under uniform environmental conditions in a combined indoor-pasture management system. grazing animals recorded (from 6:00 am 8:00 pm) for one month during season. Additionally, when human (in daily routine) or dog herding training) appeared pasture, distance that from them measured. time took approach new object also A preliminary assessment their response an unfamiliar made it possible assign two groups: G1 (a low anxiety) and G2 high anxiety). behaviors groups significantly different. timid (G2) maintained greater distances, both man dog, than did bold (G1). approached sooner. results indicate strong small ruminants. presence stressor environment leads decrease feed water intake time. observations present can be used modifying existing ways handling so as increase welfare.