Discipline: Zootechnics

Deciphering Avian Emotions: A Novel AI and Machine Learning Approach to Understanding Chicken Vocalizations

Adrian Cheok, Jun Cai, Ying Yan

Published in 2023

Scientific paper on the development of a system based on artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify different emotional states in chickens on the basis of their vocalizations, including hunger, fear, anger, contentment, excitement and distress, with a view to improving human-animal relationships.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Poultry

Keywords:Animal-based measurements, Precision farming, Welfare indicators, Human-animal relationships, Stress, Vocalisation

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Improvement of the Welfare Quality scoring model for dairy cows to fit experts' opinion

R. Lardy, R. Botreau, A. de Boyer des Roches, F.J.C.M. van Eerdenburg, S. de Graaf, MJ Haskell, MK Kirchner, L. Mounier, M Kjosevski, F.A.M. Tuyttens, I. Veissier

Published in 2023

Scientific paper on improvements to the welfare quality calculations for the "Absence of prolonged thirst" and "Absence of disease" criteria in the Welfare Quality assessment protocol for dairy cows, bringing the  results are more into line with the input data and better reflecting expert opinion.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Bovines

Keywords:Animal-based measurements, Human-animal relationships, Welfare indicators

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Manatees in Zoological Parks throughout the World: History, State, and Welfare

Yann Henaut, Fabienne Delfour

Published in 2023

Scientific review of living conditions, behavior and cognition, and the different approaches to welfare improvement for manatees in zoos.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories:Wildlife

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

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European Parliament: Written answer to Question E-002480/2023: Ending the systematic docking of pigs

Question: Annika Bruna (ID). Answer: Mrs Kyriakides on behalf of the European Commission

Published in 2023

Answer to a question on whether the European Commission is prepared to better regulate living conditions in factory pig farms, so that tail docking becomes the exception.

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Animal categories: Porcines

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

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Dairy cattle welfare - the relative effect of legislation, industry standards, and labelled niche production in five European countries

P. Sandøe, H.O. Hansen, E.A.M. Bokkers, P.S. Enemark, B. Forkman, M.J. Haskell, F. Lundmark Hedman, H. Houe, R. Mandel, S.S. Nielsen, E.M. de Olde, C. Palmer, C.S. Vogeler, T. Christensen

Published in 2023

Scientific article comparing animal welfare provisions in dairy cattle production in five countries that have adopted different combinations of approaches (legislation, industry standards, quality label requirements), namely Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK. It reveals a broad diversity of standards implemented and in the levels of welfare achieved among the countries.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Bovines

Keywords: Societal issues, Human-animal relationships

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Review of the influence of farrowing and lactation housing and positive human contact on sow and piglet welfare

Paul H. Hemsworth, Alan J. Tilbrook, Rutu Y. Galea, Megan E. Lucas, Kirsty L. Chidgey, Lauren M. Hemsworth

Published in 2023

Scientific review offering a critical assessment of the scientific literature on the implications of two important determinants of sow and piglet welfare: housing and human contact.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories: Porcines

Keywords:Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Adaptation of the environment to the animal, Societal issues, Enrichment, Lactation, Housing, Maternity, Living environment, Human-animal relationships, Socialization, Stress,  Livestock farming system, Behavioural disorders

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Cats' and dogs' welfare: text mining and topics modeling analysis of the scientific literature

Chrysa Adamaκopoulou, Beatrice Benedetti, Martina Zappaterra, Martina Felici, Naod Thomas Masebo, Annalisa Previti, Annamaria Passantino, Barbara Padalino

Published in 2023

Scientific review describing the evolution and geographical distribution of the literature on dog and cat welfare over the past 40 years, listing the main research topics and gaps in knowledge.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories: Canines, Felines

Keywords:Animal-based measurements, Euthanasia, Population management, Housing, Human-animal relationships, Pain, Societal issues, Stress, Welfare indicators

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Stunning Compliance in Halal Slaughter: A Review of Current Scientific Knowledge

Awis Qurni Sazili, Pavan Kumar, Muhammad Nizam Hayat

Published in 2023

Scientific review of the stunning methods used for halal animal slaughter and their effective compliance with halal standards.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories: Bovines, Caprines, Ovines

Keywords: Carcass quality,Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Consciousness, Pain, Societal issues, Stress

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Quelques évolutions des idées autour du comportement animal et du bien-être animal : un éthologue face à la société

Pierre Le Neindre

Published in 2023

Article looking at the history of applied ethology at INRAE over the past 50 years and how its objectives have evolved over time.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories: All animals

Keywords:Animal-based measurements, Consciousness, Pain, Societal issues, Human-animal relationships

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Farmers' Perspectives of the Benefits and Risks in Precision Livestock Farming in the EU Pig and Poultry Sectors

Idan Kopler, Uri Marchaim, Ildikó E. Tikász, Sebastian Opaliński, Eugen Kokin, Kevin Mallinger, Thomas Neubauer, Stefan Gunnarsson, Claus Soerensen, Clive J. C. Phillips, Thomas Banhazi

Published in 2023

Scientific review of the acceptability to farmers of operational principles and technological solutions designed improve both animal and human welfare in the pork and poultry industries.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories: Porcines, Poultry

Keywords:Animal-based measurements, Precision farming, Welfare indicators, One Welfare

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