Xavier Boivin

4.9k total citations · 1 hit paper
79 papers, 3.4k citations indexed

About

Xavier Boivin is a scholar working on Small Animals, Genetics and Animal Science and Zoology. According to data from OpenAlex, Xavier Boivin has authored 79 papers receiving a total of 3.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 67 papers in Small Animals, 58 papers in Genetics and 38 papers in Animal Science and Zoology. Recurrent topics in Xavier Boivin's work include Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies (67 papers), Human-Animal Interaction Studies (52 papers) and Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock (17 papers). Xavier Boivin is often cited by papers focused on Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies (67 papers), Human-Animal Interaction Studies (52 papers) and Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock (17 papers). Xavier Boivin collaborates with scholars based in France, Morocco and Austria. Xavier Boivin's co-authors include Pierre Le Neindre, Susanne Waiblinger, Isabelle Veissier, Raymond Nowak, Alain Boissy, J. M. Chupin, Vivi Pedersen, Andrew M. Janczak, M. V. Tosi and Robert B. Jones and has published in prestigious journals such as PLoS ONE, Journal of Dairy Science and Animal Behaviour.

In The Last Decade

Xavier Boivin

73 papers receiving 3.2k citations

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Assessing the human–animal relationship in farmed species: A critical review

2006 531 citations Susanne Waiblinger, Xavier Boivin et al. profile →

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20 of 20 papers shown

#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Cow factors to address when performing avoidance distance tests at the feeding rack 2025 ·animal ·Luc Mounier, Isabelle Veissier, (unknown), Xavier Boivin, (unknown), Alice de Boyer Des Roches	0
2	Chickens perceive humans as social buffers and may follow human-given cues: A pilot study 2025 ·Poultry Science ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Fabien Cornilleau, Julie Lemarchand, (unknown), (unknown), Léa Lansade, Céline Tallet, Xavier Boivin, Ludovic Calandreau	0
3	Human-computer interactions with farm animals—enhancing welfare through precision livestock farming and artificial intelligence 2024 ·Frontiers in Veterinary Science ·Suresh Neethirajan, Stacey D. Scott, Clara Mancini, Xavier Boivin, Elizabeth B. Strand	11
4	Association between breeding bulls’ reactivity to humans or handling and their daily behaviour and growth 2022 ·animal ·(unknown), (unknown), Isabelle Veissier, Xavier Boivin	4
5	Spatial distance and reactivity traits alter the positive perception of brushing by ewes 2019 ·animal ·(unknown), Alain Boissy, Xavier Boivin, (unknown), Stéphane Andanson, Éric Delval, César Augusto Taconeli, Dominique Hazard, Carla Forte Maiolino Molento	2
6	Are there facial indicators of positive emotions in birds? A first exploration in Japanese quail 2018 ·Behavioural Processes ·Aline Bertin, Fabien Cornilleau, Julie Lemarchand, Alain Boissy, Christine Leterrier, Raymond Nowak, Ludovic Calandreau, Marie‐Claire Blache, Xavier Boivin, Cécile Arnould, Léa Lansade	11
7	Behavioral evidence of heterospecific bonding between the lamb and the human caregiver and mapping of associated brain network 2016 ·Psychoneuroendocrinology ·Vanessa Guesdon, Raymond Nowak, Maryse Meurisse, Xavier Boivin, Fabien Cornilleau, Élodie Chaillou, Frédéric Lévy	16
8	Humans and livestock animals at work: toward a multidisciplinary approach of relational practices. 2012 ·INRAE Productions Animales ·Xavier Boivin, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Hélène Brives, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Martine Hausberger, Florence Kling‐Eveillard, Céline Tallet, Valérie Courboulay	2
9	Long-term exposure to unpredictable and uncontrollable aversive events alters fearfulness in sheep 2012 ·animal ·Alexandra Destrez, Véronique Deiss, Christine Leterrier, Xavier Boivin, Alain Boissy	47
10	Human–lamb bonding: Oxytocin, cortisol and behavioural responses of lambs to human contacts and social separation 2012 ·Psychoneuroendocrinology ·M. Coulon, Raymond Nowak, Stéphane Andanson, (unknown), Pierre‐Guy Marnet, Alain Boissy, Xavier Boivin	39
11	Development of affinity to the stockperson in lambs from two breeds 2011 ·Physiology & Behavior ·Mariangela Caroprese, Fabio Napolitano, Xavier Boivin, Marzia Albenzio, G. Annicchiarico, A. Sevi	7
12	Assessment of different on-farm measures of beef cattle temperament for use in genetic evaluation1 2010 ·Journal of Animal Science ·(unknown), Xavier Boivin, Jean Sapa, (unknown), (unknown), Philippe de Lajudie, Florence Phocas	33
13	Stroking Different Body Regions of Dairy Cows: Effects on Avoidance and Approach Behavior Toward Humans 2008 ·Journal of Dairy Science ·Claudia Schmied, Xavier Boivin, Susanne Waiblinger	68
14	Attitudes of farmers towards Limousin cattle and their handling 2007 ·Animal Welfare ·Xavier Boivin, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Isabelle Veissier	20
15	Temperament in preweanling horses: Development of reactions to humans and novelty, and startle responses 2007 ·Developmental Psychobiology ·Léa Lansade, M.F. Bouissou, Xavier Boivin	25
16	Clin d'œil 2006 ·Entreprises et histoire ·(unknown), Xavier Boivin, Hélène Brives	4
17	Nonnutritive sucking: One of the major determinants of filial love 2006 ·Developmental Psychobiology ·David Val‐Laillet, Raymond Nowak, (unknown), Céline Tallet, Xavier Boivin	8
18	Hand-feeding and gentling influence early-weaned lambs' attachment responses to their stockperson. 2000 ·Journal of Animal Science ·Xavier Boivin, (unknown), Pierre Le Neindre	69
19	The impact of gentle contacts on ease of handling, welfare, and growth of calves and on quality of veal meat. 2000 ·Journal of Animal Science ·B.J. Lensink, Xavier Fernàndez, Xavier Boivin, Philippe Pradel, Pierre Le Neindre, Isabelle Veissier	100
20	Discrimination between shepherds by lambs reared under artificial conditions. 1997 ·Journal of Animal Science ·Xavier Boivin, Raymond Nowak, Gérard Desprès, (unknown), Pierre Le Neindre	46

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