Environmental enrichment for ruminants & equines: the basics
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Factsheet defining the concept and applications of environmental enrichment, with examples of its impact on animal welfare, and recommendations for inspection.
Document type: Factsheet/Booklet/Guide
Guide pâturage: 100 sheets to answer your questions
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An evolving practical guide with 100 technical data sheets answering concrete questions, providing clear and accessible information, practical advice and testimonials to reinforce the role of grass in herbivore farming systems.
Improving the thermal comfort of dairy cows in buildings during hot weather
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Summary describing the sensitivity of dairy cows to high temperatures, giving recommendations for limiting heat stress in dairy buildings, and presenting mechanical ventilation, misting and showering.
Pics de chaleur : quoi faire en élevage de porcs ?
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Factsheet with links to several articles on managing periods of extreme heat on pig farms: Heat in pig production, how to reduce the impacts; Feeding strategies in the event of a heatwave; How to get the right spec for your cooling system.
Transporting live animals during heatwaves
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Factsheet outlining preventive and curative measures for the protection of livestock during transport in the event of a heatwave.
levage de volailles de chair : Quelles pratiques contre le coup de chaleur ?
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Factsheet outlining preventive and curative measures to protect broiler chickens in the event of heatstroke.
Elevage de poules pondeuses et poulettes : Quelles pratiques contre le coup de chaleur ?
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Factsheet outlining preventive and curative measures to protect laying hens in the event of heatstroke.
HEAT WAVE PLAN - Recommendations for livestock owners
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Factsheet outlining preventive and curative measures to protect pets from the heat.
Why improve animal welfare?
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Fact sheet describing commercially-available "welfare-friendly" stunning and slaughtering equipment for some of the most common farmed species in aquaculture, explaining how the equipment works, emphasizing the importance of proper calibration, and of its context of use.
Animal welfare
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Teacher's guide for cycle 3 primary school pupils
