Published in 2021
Article setting out the main findings of the German government's 2021 report on nutrition in Germany. German citizens are eating less meat and taking greater account of the welfare of farm animals.
Document types: Technical Paper
Animal categories:Cattle, Goats, Equines, Sheep, Fish, Pigs, Ruminants, Poultry
Keywords: Societal issues, Environment, Human-animal relationships
Published in 2020
Review of the elimination behaviours of pigs and their relationships with their on-farm environment, with the ultimate aim of encouraging pigs to dispose of their waste in dedicated areas. An environmental and animal welfare issue.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: Porcines
Keywords: Societal issues, Environment, Housing, Living environment, Pollution
Published in 2020
Review of the dietary, social, environmental and veterinary factors affecting the welfare of guinea pigs in the UK.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: Rodents
Keywords: Adaptation of the environment to the animal, Enrichment, Environment, Housing, Living environment, Breeding and rearing systems
Published in 2020
This article written by an expert ethologist discusses the conclusions of recent scientific studies on the preferences of horses for paddocks or boxes that can be incorporated into the daily routines of horse owners.
Document types: Technical Paper
Animal categories: Equines
Keywords: Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Environment, Housing, Living environment
Published in 2020
Description of a new farrowing block, including project design, cost, and animal welfare and health benefits
Document types: Technical Paper
Animal categories: Porcines
Keywords: Livestock buildings, Environment, Lactation, Housing, Maternity, Living environment, Breeding and rearing systems
Published in 2020
Review of current scientific knowledge on the use of composted bedding as a cow housing system. Goals: to determine whether this improves animal welfare and to provide a comprehensive tool for producers and researchers who use this housing system.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: Bovines
Keywords: Livestock buildings, Enrichment, Environment, Housing, Breeding and rearing systems
Published in 2019
Survey of poultry farmers and the general public on their perceptions of the dilemma: is it better to improve the welfare of poultry through outdoor systems or to protect public health (there are more health risks associated with outdoor systems)?
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Poultry
Keywords: Societal issues, Environment, Risk management, Housing, Living environment
Published in 2020
Description of a poultry house with a winter garden, of associated necessary changes to rearing methods and overview of turkey welfare.
Document types: Technical Paper
Animal categories: Poultry
Keywords: Adaptation of the environment to the animal, Livestock buildings, Environment, Housing, Living environment, Breeding and rearing systems
Published in 2020
Scientific opinion on welfare of rabbits, comparing six rearing systems: conventional cages, structurally enriched cages, raised hutches, floor hutches, outdoor/partial outdoor rearing and organic rearing.
Document Types: Opinions
Animal categories: Mammals
Keywords: Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Enrichment, Environment, Housing, Living environment, Breeding and rearing systems
Published in 2019
EU Council recommendations for a new strategy for animal protection and welfare as an integral part of sustainable animal production
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Keywords: Societal issues, Environment, Human-animal relationships
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