Published in 2026
Review showing that gender influences attitudes toward animals: women generally express more empathy and concern for animal welfare men. The authors emphasize the importance of incorporating a gender perspective into research and policies related to animal welfare.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: All animals
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
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
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
Scientific synthesis of the use of precision farming technologies, including the use of sensors, automation, and artificial intelligence, to improve monitoring and management in pig farming. It focuses on technologies to monitor health, optimize feeding, control microclimates, and assess pig welfare. It sets out the benefits and limitations of these technologies for intensive pig farming.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: Porcines
Published in 2024
Sociological analysis of the barriers —particularly those related to health — to the transitioning of rabbit farming systems away from caged production
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal Categories: Rabbit
Published in 2026
Review article highlighting that intensive broiler chicken farming raises significant concerns over animal welfare and environmental impact that call for more sustainable approaches to genetics, nutrition, and farm management.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: Poultry
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