Assessment of Positive Emotions in Animals to Improve Their Welfare

The assessment of positive emotions in animals is important for improving their welfare. This paper reviews the current state of knowledge on the assessment of positive emotions in animals, including the physiological and behavioral indicators of positive emotions. The authors discuss the importance of assessing positive emotions in animals, as well as the challenges associated with this assessment. They also provide recommendations for future research in this area. The authors conclude that the assessment of positive emotions in animals is essential for improving their welfare, and that further research is needed to develop reliable and valid methods for assessing positive emotions in different animal species and contexts.