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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > animal science > animal husbandry > animal care > environmental enrichment > feeding enrichment
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal science > animal husbandry > animal care > environmental enrichment > feeding enrichment
Preferred Term:

feeding enrichment

Definition:
In feeding enrichment, various types of food are offered to captive animals by varying the timing and methods of food presentation and distribution. It provides animals with an opportunity to extend their natural foraging strategies to obtain food. It also keeps animal busy, reduces aggression and improves health in captive animals.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
environmental enrichment
Related Concepts:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/313312
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