Breeding confident mink can have side benefits

Tuesday, December 8, 2015 - 11:22 in Psychology & Sociology

Mink that are confident by nature are easier for the mink farmer to work with. They also get less stressed when handled. These are two good reasons why mink farmers include this trait when selecting animals for breeding. A study from Aarhus University now shows that there is yet another benefit of breeding confident mink: They have a better fur quality.

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