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Russian Cows Fitted With Virtual-Reality Headsets
“Experts noted reduced anxiety and improved overall emotional mood in the herd” during the VR experiment
The project subjected cattle to a simulated summer field with colors tuned for the animals' eyes, giving them a decidedly more pleasing landscape than a plain, confining farm. And yes, the headsets were adapted to the "structural features" of cows' heads so that they could see properly.
While it's not certain how well this affects the quality or volume of milk, there are plans for a more "comprehensive" study to answer that question.
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