The effect of olfactory exposure on the heart rate of rabbits during transport

• DOI: 10.17352/ojeb.000032
• Publication Date: 2022-11-22T11:13:59Z
• Authors: Haverbeke Anouck; Uccheddu Stefania; Everaert Dieter; Lagae Maya; Lacoste Marie; Arnouts Heidi; Sannen Adinda
• Keywords: Lavandula

Rabbits can experience stress during transport. This study explores the effects of Essential Oils (EOs) on heart rate rabbits were submitted to 3 different treatments: no olfactory exposure EOs (treatment 1, control); 30 drops Lavandula angustifolia EO 2); and a blend 5 3, Cananga odorata, Citrus aurantium, Cupressus sempervirens, angustifolia, Litsea citrata EOs) in randomized controlled crossover design. Treatment 1 2 did not induce significant change rabbits’ rates, however, treatment decrease rates after These results suggest that this decreased rabbit’s More research is needed further evaluate enrichment with