Keyword : Environment

The Interface of Caretaker and Animal Well-being As a Critical Component of Sustainability

Edwards-Callaway, L. N. & Sullivan, P. A.

Published in 2024

Study exploring welfare, both human and animal, as one of the pillars of sustainability in the farmed animal industry. This pillar is often neglected in favor of the environmental and economic pillars.

Document Types: Scientific review

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

Keywords:Animal adaptation to environment, Animal-based measurement, Societal issues, Environment, Welfare indicator, Living environment, One Welfare, Human-animal relationship, Stress, livestock farming systemBehavioral disorders

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The carbon cost of impaired welfare on sheep farms

L. Lanzoni, M.C. Reeves, K. Waxenberg, R. Ramsey, A.S. Atzori, J. Bell, R.M. Rees, G. Vignola, C.M. Dwyer

Published in 2025

Study analyzing the impact of animal welfare on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on sheep farms in the UK. Degraded welfare scenarios (lameness, parasites, inadequate feed, insufficient shelter) increase emissions intensity (kg CO2eq/kg liveweight) by reducing production efficiency. The results show that targeted interventions to improve animal welfare can reduce GHGs while optimizing farm performance.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Ovines

Keywords:Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Societal issues, Environment, Living environment, livestock farming system

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Apis mellifera welfare: definition and future directions

Formato Giovanni, Giannottu Elena, Roncoroni Cristina, Lorenzi Valentina, Brajon Giovanni

Published in 2024

Synthesis describing the essential role played the Apis mellifera bee in pollination and biodiversity and as a biomarker for environmental quality. Although they are often overlooked in terms of welfare, honey bees could be included in the five-domain model, which would recognize their capacity for emotional and the importance of defining and promoting practices to improve their welfare.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories:invertebrates, Insects

Keywords:Animal adaptation to the environment, Biodiversity, Consciousness, Pain, Education, Environment, Welfare indicators, Memory

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Welfare and performance benefits of shade provision during summer for feedlot cattle in a temperate climatic zone

David W Miller, Anne L Barnes, Teresa Collins, Liselotte Pannier, Joshua Aleri, Shane K Maloney, Fiona Anderson

Published in 2024

Study evaluating the benefits of access to shade for cattle in a temperate zone. Results showed a slight improvement in weight gain and calmer, more sociable behavior in cattle with access to shade under conditions of moderate heat stress.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Bovines

Keywords:Animal adaptation to environment, Animal-based measurement, Environment, Welfare indicators, Living environment, Robustness, Behavioral disorders

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European animal breeders vision for 2030

EFFAB - European Forum of Farm Animal Breeders

Published in 2024

In this document, the European Farm Animal Breeders' Forum (EFFAB) stresses the importance of technological innovations to improve animal health, reduce environmental impact and guarantee food safety.

Document types: Technical Paper

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

Keywords:Adaptation of the animal to the environment, precision farmingsocietal issues, environment, livestock farming system

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The role of ethical orientation in animal welfare choice behaviour: A segmentation study

Anne O. Peschel, Kristina Thomsen, George Tsalis, Klaus G. Grunert

Published in 2025

Scoping review showing that consumers' ethical views (ethical orientation) strongly influence their preferences on animal welfare measures, with a particular focus on access to outdoors for animals.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories:Bovines, Ovines, Porcines, Poultry

Keywords: Carcass quality,Livestock buildings, Environment, Housing, Living environment, Pollution, Societal issues, livestock farming system

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Consumers' willingness-to-pay for dairy and plant-based milk alternatives towards sustainable dairy: A scoping review

Pamela Madududu, Damien Jourdain, Duc Tran, Margo Degieter, Selma Karuaihe, Herbert Ntuli, Hans De Steur

Published in 2024

Study showing that consumers' willingness to pay for alternatives to dairy products varies according to region and socio-economic factors. It calls for global multilevel strategies to be developed for sustainable dairy production.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories: Bovines

Key word:Education, Environment, Lactation, Societal issues, livestock farming systemTransformation

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Sustainable poultry farming practices: a critical review of current strategies and future prospects

Ramesh Bahadur Bist, Keshav Bist, Sandesh Poudel, Deepak Subedi, Xiao Yang, Bidur Paneru, Sudhagar Mani, Dongyi Wang, Lilong Chai

Published in 2024

Overview exploring strategies for sustainable poultry farming such as organic farming, use of alternative proteins, biotechnological innovations and waste management to minimize ecological footprints and improve economic viability. The study calls for increased collaboration between researchers, policy-makers and professionals to promote ethical, sustainable and resilient poultry production for the future.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories: Poultry

Key words:Animal adaptation to environment, Livestock buildings, Education, precision farmingEnvironment, Risk management, Housing, Living environment, Pollution, Carcass quality, livestock farming system

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Etude de cas – Norsk Kylling pionniers du bien-être animal et d’une production de poulets durable

CIWF Food

Published in 2024

Case study on how Norwegian producer Norsk Kylling has adapted its chicken production to comply with the European Chicken Commitment (ECC) criteria, combining  profitability, animal welfare and sustainability. The measures described include lower stocking densities, slower-growing breeds and more humane slaughter methods.

Document Types: Guides to Good Practice

Animal categories: Poultry

Key words:Adapting the environment to the animal, Livestock buildings, Societal issues, Environment, Housing, Living environment, One Welfare, Carcass quality, livestock farming systemCarcass quality, Transport

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One Health Approach to Rabbit Farming: Balancing Act between Environmental Impact, Farmers Livelihood, and Animal Welfare

Ibikunle Funso Olaleru, Ibukun Oluwatobi Busari and Olorunfunmi Isimioluwa Solana

Published in 2024

Book chapter describing rabbit farming as a sustainable solution to meeting demand for meat while having a low environmental impact, thanks to the feed conversion efficiency and low land and resource requirements of rabbits. However, challenges include the need to ensure adequate space to avoid stress and health problems and to guarantee animal welfare.

Document Types: Scientific work

Animal categories:Monogastric

Keywords: Environment, Housing, One Welfare, Pollution,Societal issues, livestock farming system

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