Published in 2025
Survey examining farmers' intrinsic motivation, habits and knowledge in relation to the improvement of animal welfare. Policies should encourage a continuous commitment to enhancement, rather than formal programs.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Bovines
Key word: One Welfare,Societal issues
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 the environment, Animal-based measurement, Societal issues, Environment, Welfare indicators, Living environment, One Welfare, Human-animal relationship, Stress, livestock farming systemsBehavioral disorders
Published in 2024
Results of a survey carried out in Brittany on free-range sow management practices in the insemination period identifying three main strategies: LIBIA (confinement from weaning until completion of insemination, then group housing), LIBSEVIA (group housing from weaning, temporary confinement for insemination period, followed by rapid release), and LIBSEV (group housing of sows from weaning with temporary confinement for each AI). Each method has its advantages, necessary precautions and points to watch out for.
Document types: Technical Paper
Animal categories: Porcines
Key words:Farm buildings, Housing, Restraint equipment, Maternity, One Welfare
Published in 2024
Study of calf and cattle welfare indicators, which are classified as behavioral, physiological or physical, and rated for effectiveness, cost and ease of use. These indicators can be used to assess the health and emotional state of a herd. They are also a useful framework for research and welfare improvement in cattle production to meet societal expectations.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: Bovines
Keywords:Animal adaptation to environment, Animal-based measurement, Welfare indicator, One Welfare
Published in 2024
Scientific synthesis exploring the potential of animal-computer interactions (ACI) to improve the individual welfare of farm animals, particularly in the context of precision farming and artificial intelligence.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories:Cattle, Pigs, Poultry
Keywords:Animal adaptation to environment, Animal-based measurement, Animal housing, Precision farming, Identification, Welfare indicators, Housing, Modeling, One Welfare, livestock farming systemBehavioral disorders
Published in 2024
Qualitative study of sheep farmers' understanding of the concept of positive animal welfare in the UK. The findings highlight the importance of practical indicators and improved knowledge dissemination strategies to align practice with theory.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Ovines
Keywords:Animal-based measurement, Education, Welfare indicator, One Welfare
Published in 2024
RENOUVEAU end of project webinar slides. The webinar included various speakers on the project's finidngs and what the future holds for the French veal industry.
Document Types: Technical review
Animal categories: Bovines
Keywords:Adaptation of the environment to the animal, Livestock buildings, Societal issues, Enrichment, Welfare indicators, Housing, Living environment, One Welfare, Carcass quality, livestock farming systemTransformation
Published in 2024
Scientific synthesis exploring the scientific basis of the most common approaches to determining minimum space allowances for growing pigs, and examining the various factors that influence and interact with their spatial needs and affective states.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: Porcines
Key words:Adaptation of the environment to the animal, Livestock buildings, Enrichment, Welfare indicators, Housing, Living environment, One Welfare, Resilience, Robustness, livestock farming system
Published in 2024
Analytical article raising the issue of pet welfare not covered by European legislation, such as ethical breeding, sales, transport and end-of-life care. It concludes that a transdisciplinary approach and better education in responsible pet ownership are essential to improve pet protection via a harmonized legal framework.
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Animal categories: Canines, Felines
Keywords:Abandonment, Adoption, Castration, Euthanasia, End of life, Abuse, Living environment, One Welfare, Spaying, Aging, Animal trade
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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