Document type : Scientific article

Influence of Housing Conditions on Reliability of Immunocastration and Consequences for Growth Performance of Male Pigs

Kevin Kress, Ulrike Weiler, Sonja Schmucker, Marjeta Čandek-Potokar, Milka Vrecl, Gregor Fazarinc, Martin Škrlep, Nina Batorek-Lukač, Volker Stefanski

Published in 2019

Evaluation of the influence of three sorts of housing conditions (enriched, standard and repeated social mixing) on the immune response of boars, immunocastrated pigs and castrated pigs

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Porcines

Keywords: Housing, Mutilation, Livestock farming system

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Economic foundations for the use of biotechnology to improve farm animal welfare

Danielle Ufer, David L.Ortega, Christopher A.Wolf

Published in 2019

Economic reasons, challenges and opportunities for consumer acceptance of biotechnological applications in animal welfare with particular reference to gene editing techniques and the pig and dairy industries

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Bovines, Porcines

Keywords: Societal issues

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Symposium review: scientific assessment of affective states in dairy cattle

Thomas Ede, Benjamin Lecorps, Marina A.G.von Keyserlingk, Daniel M.Weary

Published in 2019

Preview:  “Drawing upon a body of theoretical and applied work, we critically review the scientific literature on the assessment of affective states in animals, drawing examples where possible from research on dairy cattle, and highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of scientific methods used to assess affective states in animals.”

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Bovines

Keywords: Welfare indicators

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Vocal individuality of Holstein-Friesian cattle is maintained across putatively positive and negative farming contexts.

Alexandra Green, Cameron Clark, Livio Favaro, Sabrina Lomax, Davi Reby

Published in 2019

This study of contact calls between calves and their mothers shows that they have an individual distinctive character that can attract the social support of fellow calves. Knowledge of these indices of individuality could help farmers to better distinguish between animals for welfare or production purposes.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Bovines

Keywords: Maternity, Vocalisation

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Improving the Recognition of Equine Affective States

Catherine Bell, Suzanne Rogers, Julie Taylor, Debbie Busby

Published in 2019

Study on the recognition by riders of signs of distress in horses experiencing negative emotions

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords: Anxiety, Fear, Stress

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Significant variation in the management of cull sows before transport for slaughter: results from a survey of Danish pig farmers

Mette S Herskin, Margit D Aaslyng, Inger Anneberg, Peter T Thomsen, Louisa M Gould, Karen Thodberg

Published in 2020

Investigation into the conditions under which cull sows are sent to slaughter in Denmark

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Porcines

Keywords: Stress, Transport

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Increased Rider Weight Did Not Induce Changes in Behavior and Physiological Parameters in Horses

Janne Winther Christensen, Suzie Bathellier, Marie Rhodin, Rupert Palme, Mette Uldahl

Published in 2020

Study of the influence of a rider's weight on a horse's behaviour, the symmetry of its gait and its physiological responses.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords: Human-animal relationships, Stress

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Animal personality in the management and welfare of pigs

Carly I. O'Malley, Simon P.Turner, Richard B.D'Eath, Juan P.Steibel, Ronald O.Bates, Catherine W.Ernst, Janice M.Siegford

Published in 2019

Preview: “A total of 83 articles studying the relationships between pig personality, management and welfare were reviewed. A lack of consistency in terminology and methodology makes comparisons difficult. Studies have found links between personality, behavioral, and physiological traits. A framework is needed to incorporate pig personality into management and welfare."

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Porcines

Keywords: Animal-based measurements, Vocalisation

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From Science to Practice: A Review of Laterality Research on Ungulate Livestock

Lisette M. C. Leliveld

Published in 2019

Study of functional laterality in farmed ungulates and its practical applications in reducing stress and improving health and welfare.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Mammals

Keywords: Brain integration, Stress

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