Innovation—the combination of invention and social learning—can empower species to
invade new niches via cultural adaptation. Social learning has typically been regarded as …

In functional laterality research, most ungulate livestock species have until recently been
mainly overlooked. However, there are many scientific and practical benefits of studying …

The growing recognition of animals as individuals has broader implications for farm animal
welfare research. Even under highly standardized on-farm conditions, farm animals show …

The relationship between an animal's personality and its problem solving ability has become
a popular topic of investigation. However, results are conflicting, suggesting that these …

Simple Summary As concerns over animal welfare grow, individuals working in animal
husbandry need easier ways to assess the psychological wellbeing of livestock. Recent …

Simple Summary For centuries, straightening a horse has been considered a key element in
achieving its responsiveness and suppleness and has been a traditional goal in training …

Simple Summary The use of single-box housing for domestic horses is a matter of concern
due to its potential negative effects on their social interaction and movement. Horses in …

Simple Summary When environments rapidly change, animals must respond through
adjustments in their behaviour and cognition, which are largely controlled by physiological …

Simple Summary Tool use has not yet been confirmed in horses, mules or donkeys. As this
subject is difficult to research with conventional methods, we used crowdsourcing to gather …

Animals must attend to a diverse array of stimuli in their environments. The emotional
valence and salience of a stimulus can affect how this information is processed in the brain …