Discipline: Sociology

Owner demographic factors are associated with suitable pet rabbit housing provision in the United Kingdom

Grace Mee, Emma Tipton, James A. Oxley, Carri Westgarth

Published in 2022

Scientific study showing that, while unsuitable housing for pet rabbits is found in the homes of owners of all ages, genders and living standards, certain demographic owner characteristics are more frequently associated with poor housing conditions, creating a useful target audience to improve the welfare of these pets.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories:Monogastric

Keywords:Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Enrichment, Housing, Living environment, Human-animal relationships

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A survey exploring the impact of housing and husbandry on pet snakes

B.M. Cargill, L. Benato, N. J. Rooney

Published in 2022

Scientific paper presenting the results of a survey of pet snake owners on their housing and husbandry practices. It highlights a number of living environments that do not comply with current regulations and proposes that these results should be used to target rearing advice and to draft new manuals for snake keepers.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories:Reptiles

Keywords:Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Adaptation of the environment to the animal, Societal issues, Enrichment, Housing, Living environment, Human-animal relationships, Stress

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The Impact of Noise Anxiety on Behavior and Welfare of Horses from UK and US Owners Perspective

Maria Giorgia Riva, Francesca Dai, Mirja Huhtinen, Michela Minero, Sara Barbieri, Emanuela Dalla Costa

Published in 2022

Scientific paper presenting the results of an online survey on owners' perception of noise anxiety in horses. Two distinct groups of horses are identified - highly anxious and moderately anxious -  and owners describe the management strategies they adopt, discussing their effectiveness. 

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords:Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Living environment, Stress

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Housing and Environmental Enrichment of the Domestic Ferret: A Multi-Sector Survey

Alice M. M. Dancer, María Díez-León, Jennifer K. Bizley,d Charlotte C. Burn

Published in 2022

Scientific article reporting the results of an international online survey on types of ferret housing and environmental enrichment, including respondents' opinions on their suitability and safety.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories:Wildlife

Keywords:Adaptation of the environment to the animal, Enrichment, Housing

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Purchasing Habits, Sustainability Perceptions, and Welfare Concerns of Italian Consumers Regarding Rabbit Meat

Stefania Crovato, Anna Pinto, Guido Di Martino, Giulia Mascarello , Valentina Rizzoli, Silvia Marcolin, Licia Ravarotto

Published in 2022

Scientific paper to determine consumer perceptions of rabbit meat in order to promote this sector to Italian consumers. Provision of information on the limited use of antibiotics and the absence of animal suffering are the two main motivating  factors for purchasers. Cage farming is not looked on favourably.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Keywords:Antibiotic resistance, Pain, Societal issues, Housing

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French Senate: Réponse écrite à la question n° 26098 : Difficultés liées à la vente de foie gras

Question: Patrick Chauvet (Seine Maritime - UC). Answer: French Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Published in 2022

Answer to a question on the measures that the French Minister of Agriculture and Food intends to take to bring an end to the denigration to which the senator believes the foie gras industry is subjected.

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Animal categories: Poultry

Keywords: Force-feeding, Human-animal relationships,Societal issues

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Study on animal welfare labelling

DG (SANTE)

Published in 2022

Report presenting the findings of the study conducted by the Commission's (DG SANTE) on consumer awareness of animal-welfare standards and the demand for additional information. It also describes existing animal-welfare labelling schemes in the EU and assesses their design and impact.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories: Bovines, Caprines, Equines, Ovines, Poultry

Keywords:Societal issues, Livestock farming system, Welfare indicators

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Animal Abuse as an Indicator of Domestic Violence: One Health, One Welfare Approach

Daniel Mota-Rojas, Stefany Monsalve, Karina Lezama-García, Patricia Mora-Medina, Adriana Domínguez-Oliva, Ramiro Ramírez-Necoechea, Rita de Cassia Maria Garcia

Published in 2022

Scientific review reminding the reader of the link between violence towards animals and violence towards humans and the importance of finding early indicators of violent behaviour. It underlines the importance of the role of the veterinarian in detecting animal abuse and cruelty.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories: All animals

Keywords: Psychiatric disorder, Human-animal relationships,Societal issues

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Bien-être animal : une préoccupation croissante

Vie Publique

Published in 2022

Dossier setting out the current state of animal welfare in France, discussing the recent law on animal abuse, changes in regulatory and legal measures for animal protection in France and the European Union over time, current key issues, and how the perception of the relationship between humans and animals has changed in French society.

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Keywords: Societal issues, Human-animal relationships

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Monitoring consumer attitudes to welfare is crucial

Susie Stannard

Published in 2022

Presentation of the results of an AHDB survey, demonstrating that animal welfare is a growing concern for British consumers. However, the latter are not prepared to pay more for their meat because they overestimate the quality of welfare conditions on British farms,. They are nevertheless increasingly aware of the health problems associated with farming practices.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories: Bovines, Caprines, Equines, Ovines, Porcines, Poultry

Keywords: Societal issues, Livestock farming system

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