Document type : Scientific article

Virtual fencing technology to intensively graze lactating dairy cattle. II: Effects on cow welfare and behavior

Megan Verdon, Adam Langworthy, Richard Rawnsley

Published in 2021

Scientific paper comparing the behaviour and stress parameters of dairy cows on pasture with either an electric fence or a virtual fence. No difference was found in the first days, but the cows with virtual fencing displayed less activity and higher cortisol levels in milk after a few days.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Bovines

Keywords:Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Learning, Pain, Welfare indicators, Stress, Breeding and rearing system

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Lameness in Beef Cattle: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Survey of On-Farm Practices and Approaches

Jay Tunstall, Karin Mueller, Dai Grove-White, Joanne W. H. Oultram, Helen Mary Higgins

Published in 2021

Scientific article studying the views and breeding practices of British cattle farmers in terms of the identification and management of lameness, and highlighting a pressing need for training to improve these two aspects of livestock farming.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Bovines

Keywords:Pain, Human-animal relationships, Breeding and rearing, Welfare indicators

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The Effects of Vehicle Type, Transport Duration and Pre-Transport Feeding on the Welfare of Sheep Transported in Low Temperatures

Francesca Carnovale, Jin Xiao, Binlin Shi, Tanel Kaart, David Arney, Clive J. C. Phillips

Published in 2021

Scientific paper comparing the impact of 3 factors on the welfare of sheep transported in cold weather, and concluding that the animals whose welfare was most affected were those transported in uncovered vehicles, for long periods of time, and without being fed prior to transport.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Ovines

Keywords: Transport

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Regulating Companion Dog Welfare: A Comparative Study of Legal Frameworks in Western Countries

Søren Stig Andersen, Iben Meyer, Björn Forkman, Søren Saxmose Nielsen, Peter Sandøe

Published in 2021

Scientific article identifying the rules and legislation in force in 11 Western countries with regard to the welfare of pet dogs and highlighting considerable differences between countries

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories:Canine

Keywords: Welfare indicators, Breeding and rearing systems

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The Welfare of Animals in Australian Filmed Media

Peta L. Hitchens, Rachael H. Booth, Annabelle Murphy, Bidda Jones, Lauren M. Hemsworth

Published in 2021

Scientific paper examining regulations in Australia on the monitoring and welfare of animals used in film production. It shows that there is considerable variance between States in terms of codes of practice and regulatory oversight.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Keywords:Societal issues, Stress

Evaluation of the Feasibility, Reliability, and Repeatability of Welfare Indicators in Free-Roaming Horses: A Pilot Study

Jessica J. Harley, J. David Stack, Helen Braid, Krista M. McLennan, Christina R. Stanley

Published in 2021

Scientific paper testing animal- and environment- based welfare indicators for use on free-roaming horses. The test focused on ease of use, repeatability and reliability.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords: Animal-based measurements, Welfare indicators

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Health and Welfare Survey of 30 Dairy Goat Farms in the Midwestern United States

Melissa N. Hempstead, Taylor M. Lindquist, Jan K. Shearer, Leslie C. Shearer, Paul J. Plummer

Published in 2021

Scientific paper identifying areas for research that should be supported to improve the welfare of goats in the US Midwest. They include pain relief during routine husbandry activities, perinatal kid management, eradication of common contagious diseases, training in foot trimming, disbudding and udder health.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Caprines

Keywords:Pain, Housing, Mutilation, Human-animal relationships,  Breeding and rearing, Welfare indicators

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Identification of Animal-Based Welfare Indicators in Captive Reptiles: A Delphi Consultation Survey

Peta L. Hitchens, Rachael H. Booth, Annabelle Murphy, Bidda Jones, Lauren M. Hemsworth

Published in 2021

Scientific paper on the gathering of an evidence base of expert opinion on welfare indicators for the animals to be included in a welfare assessment tool for four reptile families.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories:other small companion animals

Keywords:Animal-based measurements, Enrichment, Living environment, Human-animal relationships, Societal issues, Welfare indicators

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Managing Animal Welfare in Food Governance in Norway and Sweden: Challenges in Implementation and Coordination

Frida Lundmark Hedman, Frode Veggeland, Ivar Vågsholm, Charlotte Berg

Published in 2021

Scientific article comparing the governance of animal welfare in Norway and Sweden, examining in particular the account taken of ethical considerations, the choice of legal tools, compliance mechanisms and the implementation of standard controls.

Document Types: Scientific paper

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

Keywords: Societal issues

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Mind the Gap: Animal Protection Law and Opinion of Sheep Farmers and Lay Citizens Regarding Animal abuse in Sheep Farming in Southern Brazil

Vanessa Souza Soriano, Clive Julian Christie Phillips, Cesar Augusto Taconeli, Alessandra Akemi Hashimoto Fragoso, Carla Forte Maiolino Molento

Published in 2021

Scientific article highlighting the differences in perception between farmers and citizens of animal abuse in sheep farming in southern Brazil, as well as a general lack of awareness of existing animal protection regulations.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Ovines

Keywords: Societal issues, Human-animal relationships, Breeding and rearing systems

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