[en] Common sense suggests that 'happiness is in the field', as grasslands are considered environments that promote the health and well-being of grazing animals [...].
Research Center/Unit :
FARAH. Médecine vétérinaire comparée - ULiège FARAH - Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals and Health - ULiège
Disciplines :
Veterinary medicine & animal health
Author, co-author :
Votion, Dominique ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals and Health (FARAH) > FARAH: Médecine vétérinaire comparée
Language :
English
Title :
Happiness Is in the Field.
Publication date :
24 October 2025
Journal title :
Animals
eISSN :
2076-2615
Publisher :
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), Switzerland
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