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When environmental modification and behavior modification protocols are insufficient, veterinary science utilizes behavioral pharmacology. This is not about sedating an animal, but rather rebalancing neurotransmitters to allow learning to occur.

: Providing environmental enrichment, such as rooting materials for pigs or scratching brushes for dairy cows, reduces destructive behaviors like tail-biting and stereotypic swaying, directly translating to better herd health. Future Directions in the Field Zooskool Stories