Keywords: Human-animal relationships

Animal welfare attributes in dairy production in Europe: Lessons learned from representative German consumer panel data and discrete choice analysis

Yascha Lena Koik, Holger D. Thiele, Ullrich Enneking

Published in 2019

Study to determine empirically the acceptance levels and evaluation of animal welfare in dairy production by German consumers.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Bovines

Keywords: Societal issues, Welfare indicators, Human-animal relationships

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Horse vision and obstacle visibility in horseracing

Sarah Catherine Paul, Martin Stevens

Published in 2020

Study of racehorses' visual perceptions of the characteristics of their environments during racing and how they respond to them, intended to improve horse welfare and the safety of horses and jockeys.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords : Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Enrichment, Living environment, Fear, Human-animal relationships, Stress

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The Reported Use of Nosebands in Racing and Equestrian Pursuits

Dominic Weller, Samantha Franklin, Glenn Shea, Peter White, Kate Fenner, Bethany Wilson, Cristina Wilkins, Paul McGreevy

Published in 2020

Results of a survey to investigate the types of nosebands used by owners, riders and trainers in training and competition, the reasons for their choice, their mode of use, and the incidence of negative effects related to the use of nosebands.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords: Pain, Human-animal relationships, Stress

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Identification of separation-related problems in domestic cats: A questionnaire survey

Daiana de Souza Machado, Paula Mazza Barbosa Oliveira, Juliana Clemente Machado, Maria Camila Ceballos, Aline Cristina Sant'Anna

Published in 2020

Preview: “Identifying and preventing the occurrence of separation-related problems (SRP) in companion animals are relevant to animal welfare and the quality of human-pet interactions. The SRP are defined as a set of behaviors and physiological signs displayed by the animal when separated from its attachment person. In cats, SRP has been insufficiently studied. Thus, the objective of this study was to develop a questionnaire for cat owners which identifies behaviors that may indicate SRP, as well as relates the occurrence of SRP to the management practices applied in the sampled cats.”

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Felines

Keywords: Anxiety, Welfare indicators, Living environment, Cognitive processes, Human-animal relationships, Stress, Psychiatric disorder

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Business benchmark on farm animal welfare 2019: "perfect storm" for accelerating food company action on farm animal welfare

Amanda Williams

Published in 2020

8th annual report on political commitment, performance and provision of information relating to animal welfare in 150 international agri-food companies.

Document types: Regulation/Certification

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

Keywords: Societal issues, Human-animal relationships

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Female horses spontaneously identify a photograph of their keeper, last seen six months previously

Léa Lansade, Violaine Colson, Céline Parias, Miléna Trösch, Fabrice Reigner, Ludovic Calandreau

Published in 2020

Study to test whether horses can differentiate between the faces of familiar humans based on photographs.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords: Brain integration, Cognitive processes, Human-animal relationships

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Medical Conditions that could Contribute to the Incidence of Transport-Related Problem Behaviours in Equids

Tom Ahern

Published in 2020

Preview: “There had been a number of studies into the various types and incidence of transport-related problem behaviours in equids.[…] What had not been investigated was the possibility that certain medical conditions could contribute to the incidence of these problem behaviours. The impact of medical conditions involving neuropathic pain and others where a history of upper airways instability was evident were discussed.”

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords : Human-animal relationships, Transport

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Free movement: A key for welfare improvement in sport horses?

Clémence Lesimple, Lola Reverchon-Billota, Patrick Galloux, Mathilde Stomp, Laetitia Boichot, Caroline Coste, Séverine Henry, Martine Hausberger

Published in 2020

Assessment of the feasibility of allowing sport horses accustomed to remaining permanently in their boxes to spend daily free time in a paddock and assessing the potential impact on their welfare.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords: Welfare indicators, Housing, Human-animal relationships

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Welfare Assessment and Husbandry Practices of Working Horses in Fiji

Navina Fröhlich, Patrick D. Sells, Rebecca Sommerville, Charlotte F. Bolwell, Charlotte Cantley, Jessica E. Martin, Stuart J. G. Gordon, Tamsin Coombs

Published in 2020

First description of the welfare status of draft horses in Fiji by analysing owner and animal-based parameters as well as owners' perceptions of breeding practices and health care.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords: Animal-based measurements, Welfare indicators, Human-animal relationships, Livestock farming system

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An online survey investigating perceived prevalence and treatment options for stereotypic behaviours in horses and undesirable behaviours associated with handling and riding

Anna Aune, Kate Fenner, Bethany Wilson, Elissa Cameron, Andrew McLean, Paul McGreevy

Published in 2020

Survey to gain greater insight into the perceived prevalence of undesirable behaviours in horses; options considered in the management of horses displaying undesirable behaviours; attitudes towards the use of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) behaviour modifying agents; and owner attitudes towards the role of veterinarians and equine behaviourists.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords: Welfare indicators, Human-animal relationships, Stress, Livestock farming system

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