Keyword :  Farming system

Keeping Stallions in Groups-Species-Appropriate or Relevant to Animal Welfare?

Heidrun Gehlen, Katrin Krumbach, Christa Thöne-Reineke

Published in 2021

Paper examining the feasibility and value of group breeding stallions with regard to animal welfare

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords:Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Living environment, Human-animal relationships, Stress, Breeding and rearing

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Impact of lameness on milk yield in dairy cows in Austria - results from the Efficient-Cow-project

J Kofler, B Fürst-Waltl , M Dourakas, F Steininger, C Egger-Danner

Published in 2021

Paper evaluating the impact of lameness on milk yield and milk dry matter in the three most important dairy breeds (Fleckvieh, Braunvieh, Holstein-Friesian) of cow in Austria during lactation periods

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Bovines

Keywords:Pain, Risk management, Lactation, Breeding and rearing

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A Theoretical Framework to Assess the Impact of Flooding on Dairy Cattle Farms: Identification of Direct Damage from an Animal Welfare Perspective

Anna Gaviglio, Anna Francesca Corradini, Maria Elena Marescotti, Eugenio Demartini, Rosalia Filippini

Published in 2021

Study to measure the impact of natural hazards such as floods on the welfare of farm animals

Document Types: Scientific paper

Category of animals: Bovines, Caprines, Ovines, Porcines

Keywords:Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Environment, Risk management, Welfare indicators, Stress, Breeding and rearing

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A Results-Oriented Approach for the Animal Welfare Measure of the European Union's Rural Development Programme

Angela Bergschmidt, Solveig March, Kathrin Wagner, Jan Brinkmann

Published in 2021

Article to develop an evaluation process for the actions of European rural development programmes on farm animal welfare using results-oriented measures

Document Types: Scientific paper

Category of animals: Bovines, Caprines, Ovines, Porcines

Keywords:Societal issues, Breeding and rearing, Welfare indicators

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Using Expert Elicitation to Abridge the Welfare Quality® Protocol for Monitoring the Most Adverse Dairy Cattle Welfare Impairments

Frank A. M. Tuyttens, Sophie de Graaf, Sine Norlander Andreasen, Alice de Boyer des Roches, Frank J. C. M. van Eerdenburg, Marie J. Haskell, Marlene K. Kirchner, Luc. Mounier, Miroslav Kjosevski, Jo Bijttebier, Ludwig Lauwers, Wim Verbeke, Bart Ampe

Published in 2021

Paper proposing a simplified version of the Welfare Quality assessment protocol for dairy cows for routine use.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Bovines

Keywords:Animal-based measurement, Livestock system, Welfare indicator

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Incubation, hatchery practice and the welfare of layer hens

Greg Underwood,, Daniel Andrews, Tin Phung, Lauren E. Edwards

Published in 2021

Scientific review of the state of knowledge on management factors for chicks designed to ensure chick welfare and health.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories: Poultry

Keywords: Adaptation of the environment to the animal , Housing, Enrichment, Livestock buildings, Living environment, Breeding and rearing

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Farmers' Perceptions about Health and Welfare Issues in Turkey Production

Nienke van Staaveren, Emily M. Leishman, Benjamin J. Wood, Alexandra Harlander, Christine F. Baes

Published in 2020

A cross-sectional survey of turkey farmers in Canada to identify the main perceived reasons for slaughter, mortality and carcass seizure on their farms.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Poultry

Keywords: Carcass quality, Human-animal relationships, Breeding and rearing systems

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Effects of Ultraviolet Light Supplementation on Beijing Duck Production, Behavior, and Welfare

Gabrielle M. House, Eric B. Sobotik, Jill R. Nelson, Gregory S. Archer

Published in 2020

Study to determine the effects of supplementary UV light on Peking duck production parameters, eye development, stress and fear.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Poultry

Keywords: Enrichment, Living environment, Fear, Stress, Breeding and rearing systems

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