Published in 2026
A systematic review based on electrophysiological data concluded that in cattle slaughtered without stunning, loss of consciousness generally occurs rapidly, between approximately 4 and 13 seconds after the incision.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: Bovines
Published in 2026
Bibliometric analysis of 424 publications (2009–2025) highlighting a strong growth in research on the links between nutrition and cattle welfare, with a shift towards approaches that also incorporate stress, health, and productivity
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: Bovines
Published in 2026
Synthesis proposing an experimental framework to study the temporal structure of animal experiences, comparing the “temporal landscapes” of different species based on five experimentally-testable time windows.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: All animals
Published in 2026
This scientific review lists the behavioral problems observed in lambs in intensive farming systems and their implications for welfare. It focuses in particular on the natural social and feeding behaviors of lambs in order to establish a framework for understanding their behavioral needs, and identifies practical interventions that can improve both lamb welfare and farm performance.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: Ovines
Published in 2026
A scientific review of the use ofprecision farming technologiesprecision farming sensors, automation, and artificial intelligence—to improve monitoring and management in swine farming. It focuses on technologies for health monitoring, feed optimization, microclimate control, and the assessment of swine welfare. It lists the advantages and limitations of these technologies for intensive swine farming.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: Porcines
Published in 2026
A systematic review of the scientific literature on the management of stray animals, showing that euthanasia has limited and context-dependent effectiveness, whereas birth control, as part of integrated strategies, yields more consistent and sustainable results across all areas.
Document Types: Scientific review
Published in 2026
A scientific review of the main properties, benefits, risks, and best management practices associated with bedding materials commonly used in free-stall dairy operations. It concludes that choosing a type of bedding involves balancing the benefits to cow health, farm profitability, and management requirements in order to make an informed decision.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: Bovines
Published in 2026
Literature review showing that data on carcass rejection at abattoirs can serve as an indirect indicator of animal welfare, but studies remain largely European and focus primarily on poultry. Their main focus is on links between animal health status on farms and carcass rejection, whereas research on other welfare factors (diet, housing, behavior, transport) is limited.
Document Types: Scientific review
Keywords: Slaughter, Feeding, Housing, Health / Diseases, Stress, Transport
Published in 2026
Review of the limited number of studies on hearing in wild and farmed salmonids, with recommendations on steps towards ascertaining and mitigating the impact of the acoustic environment on the welfare of farmed salmonids.
Document Types: Scientific review
Published in 2026
Scientific review highlighting that natural light improves behavior and reduces fear in poultry, but that its effects on their health remain unclear.
Document Types: Scientific review
Keywords: Emotion, Enrichment, Well-being indicator, Housing, Health / Medical conditions
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