Physiological and psychological effects of listening to music have been documented in
humans. The changes in physiology, cognition and brain chemistry and morphology …

Recurrent acute and/or chronic stress can affect all vertebrate species, and can have serious
consequences. It is increasingly and widely appreciated that laboratory animals experience …

Environmental enrichment is widely used to improve welfare and behavioral performance of
animal species. It ensures housing of laboratory animals in environments with space and …

There is a lack of clarity on whether pigs can emotionally respond to musical stimulation and
whether that response is related to music structure. Qualitative Behavioral Assessment …

This review commentary focuses on traditional management practices and facility design
with suggested improvements in non-public primate management areas, often called “back …

Sound is a complex feature of all environments, but captive animals' soundscapes (acoustic
scenes) have been studied far less than those of wild animals. Furthermore, research across …

The microbiota in gastrointestinal tracts is recognized to play a pivotal role in the health of
their hosts. Music and noise are prevalent environmental factors in human society and …

Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the use of two different types of music–cat-specific
music and classical music–compared with no music, to reduce stress in cats during …

Music or other background sounds are often played in barns as environmental enrichment
for animals on farms or to mask sudden disruptive noises. Previous studies looking at the …

The zebrafish (Danio rerio) is widely used as a promising translational model organism for
studying various brain disorders. Zebrafish are also commonly used in behavioral and drug …