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Enhancing animal welfare by creating opportunities for positive affective engagement

DJ MellorAnimal Welfare Science and Bioethics Centre, PN 452, Massey University, Palmerston North4442, New ZealandCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 3-8 | Received 06 Jun 2013, Accepted 14 May 2014, Published online: 14 Aug 2014

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