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. 2020 Jan 9;18(1):e05944. doi: 10.2903/j.efsa.2020.5944

Table 48.

Hazards related to fear. Hazards written in bold are scientifically proven by more than one source, those in normal text were found in only one paper, those in italic have been mentioned by the experts invited to the technical hearing meeting

Hazard category Hazard
Housing

Social isolation (greater impact in absence of olfactory and visual contacts)

Aggression among animals in any housing or management condition (see hazards under Section 3.6.8)

Flooring, which does not permit safe movements or impairs comfort (coat soiling)

Ambient condition

Semi‐plein air and outdoor systems (exposure to predator odours)

Exposure to sudden and unknown sounds

Genetics More nervous breeds/lines
Nutrition and feeding No hazard identified
Management of biosecurity Entrance of wild/other animals (cats)
Management of reproduction No hazard identified
Other Reduced contact with human presence and odour. Rough handling