Most animal advocates see this as beneficial, because farm animals live in circumstances which appear to be extremely unpleasant and demonstrate a variety of stress behaviors in response to these conditions. (animalcharityevaluators.org)
In a recent study, preterm infants exposed to daily stressors in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) showed reduced stress behaviors after massage therapy (December 2007 issue of Infant Behavior and Development). (massagetoday.com)
Since Jessie has returned to the shelter from a foster home she is displaying stress behaviors such as twirling, jumping, panting, and acting panicked. (shelterme.tv)