Published in 2022
Scientific article testing different feeding methods for horses in order to increase the time spent seeking food and feeding. It finds that the addition of straw to the feed, regardless of the feeding method, will achieve this goal.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Equines
Keywords: Adaptation of the environment to the animal, Enrichment
Published in 2022
Scientific paper showing the persistent effects of the social housing of early life dairy calves (singly or in pairs) on human-directed behaviours, a phenomenon that may have implications for long-term management.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Bovines
Keywords:Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Enrichment, Housing, Human-animal relationships
Published in 2022
Scientific article examining the interest in using the 3Rs rule (replacement, reduction, refinement) applied in animal experimentation, to aid decision-making on the welfare of zoo and aquarium animals, in a context where practitioners in these sectors and society are asking for greater consideration to be given to animal welfare.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories:Wildlife, Fish
Keywords:Societal issues, Housing, Human-animal relationships, Welfare indicators
Published in 2022
A scientific paper examining whether there are links between a ridden horse's behaviour, its welfare level and rider safety adopting an approach based on the concept of the 5 domains of animal welfare, which focuses on the consequences of rearing and training practices on animal welfare. The results support the hypothesis that horses with higher welfare levels exhibit fewer hyper-reactive behaviours and their riders suffer fewer accidents and injuries.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Equines
Keywords:Learning, training, Human-animal relationships, Stress
Published in 2022
Scientific paper reporting on the effects of using positive reinforcement for owner-trained horses where previously only negative reinforcement has been used. It concludes that a small but regular addition of positive reinforcement to training can increase the contact-seeking behaviour of horses with humans, but is not sufficient to improve their emotional state or stress levels in the long term.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Equines
Keywords:Learning, training, Human-animal relationships, Stress
Published in 2022
Scientific article showing that the installation of automatic brushes brings a direct benefit to horses by allowing them to groom themselves, but also an indirect benefit by facilitating positive social interactions. This study encourages stables to install automatic brushes in locations where horses are kept in order to improve their welfare and comfort.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Equines
Keywords:Animal-based measurements, Enrichment, Welfare indicators
Published in 2022
Scientific paper on the development and testing of a composite pain assessment scale in foals to enable the most rapid pain management response possible. The test demonstrated the inter- and intra-observer reliability of this pain assessment scale which needs to be validated using a larger number of animals and assessors.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Equines
Keywords:Animal-based measurements, Pain, Welfare indicators, Human-animal relationships
Published in 2022
Scientific article reporting on an investigation into discomfort levels in horses caused by the presence of biting insects. Discomfort was positively correlated with lack of access to indoor areas and the prevalence of insects. The paper concludes that free access to shelters or other indoor areas during the summer reduces the negative effects of biting insects and may thereby improve the welfare of horses.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Equines
Keywords:Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Housing, Living environment
Published in 2022
Scientific article on the use of different areas of an active stable by group-housed horses. The extent to which different areas are used depends mainly on the individual, and some areas are used more, such as the feeding stalls. The study shows preferences for certain types of bedding.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Equines
Keywords:Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Animal-based measurements, Enrichment, Housing, Living environment
Published in 2022
Scientific review of the different types of environmental enrichment of caged laying hens and their effects on animal behaviours and welfare, but also on productivity and product quality. It emphasizes the need for farm staff to be properly trained to manage enrichment practices effectively.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: Poultry
Keywords:Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Adaptation of the environment to the animal, Enrichment, Housing, Human-animal relationships, Stress
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