Brazilians' perception of shrimp sentience and welfare
Published in 2024
Survey study to establish perceptions in Brazil of the welfare and sentience of shrimps. ¾ of participants said they were concerned about the welfare of this crustacean. 84% of people acknowledged that the species senses pain, particularly when the eyestalk is removed, a procedure carried out in farming to induce ovarian maturation and accelerate egg-laying.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories:Arthropods
Key words:Pain, Well-being indicator, Mutilations, Stress