Keywords: Stress

Reported Behavioural Differences between Geldings and Mares Challenge Sex-Driven Stereotypes in Ridden Equine Behaviour

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

Published in 2020

Study of the preconceptions of equine-industry professionals concerning the behaviour, temperament and rideability of horses according to their sex.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

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

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Veterinarians Experience Animal Welfare Control Work as Stressful

Sofia Väärikkälä, Laura Hänninenand Mari Nevas

Published in 2020

Study to assess the job satisfaction of Finnish veterinary inspectors working in animal welfare control and to identify both the positive features and the challenges of their work.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Keywords: Human-animal relationships, Stress

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Domestic Foal Weaning: Need for Re-Thinking Breeding Practices?

Séverine Henry, Hrefna Sigurjónsdóttir, Aziliz Klapper, Julie Joubert, Gabrielle Montier and Martine Hausberger

Published in 2020

Article on the management of weaning for foals, comparing the behaviour of foals and mares during natural weaning and (preemptive) artificial weaning

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords: Maternity, Weaning, Stress, Livestock farming system

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European Parliament: Written answer to Question E004106/2019 Movement of animals and welfare

Question: Clare Daly. Answer: Ms Kyriakides on behalf of the European Parliament

Published in 2020

Question on the monitoring of the implementation of European rules on the commercial movement of companion animals

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Animal categories: Canines, Felines

Keywords: Societal issues, Stress, Transport

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European Parliament: Stop illegal trade in cats and dogs, say MEPs

European Parliament Communications Service

Published in 2020

Non-binding resolution adopted by MEPs to combat the illegal pet trade

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Animal categories: Canines, Felines

Keywords: Societal issues, Stress, Transport

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European Parliament: written answer to Question E004231/2019: Transport of live animals

Question: Roman Haider, Georg Mayer. Answer: Ms Kyriakides on behalf of the European Parliament

Published in 2020

Question on transport conditions (duration, feeding, watering, temperatures...) and on the position of the European Commission on the banning of the transport of live animals inside the EU

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Keywords: Societal issues, Stress, Transport

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European Parliament: written answer to Question E000147/2020: Foie gras in the EU (II)

Question: Francisco Guerreiro. Answer: Ms Kyriakides on behalf of the European Parliament

Published in 2020

Question on the import of frozen foie gras from Ukraine into member countries, labelling and consumer guarantees

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Animal categories: Poultry

Keywords: Force-feeding, Stress

European Parliament: Written answer to Question E004206/2019 Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 - Animal welfare during transport

Question: Francisco Guerreiro. Answer: Ms Kyriakides on behalf of the European Parliament

Published in 2020

Question on the position of the European Commission on revisions to the legislation on the transport of live animals or its prohibition in the EU

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Keywords: Societal issues, Stress, Transport

Feeding Grass Hay Before Concentrate Mitigates the Effect of Grain-Based Concentrates on Postprandial Plasma Interleukin-1β

Jessica K. Suagee-Bedore, Daniel R. Linden, Karen Bennett-Wimbush, Rebecca K. Splan

Published in 2020

Study of the effect of administering 0.9 kg of grass hay 30 minutes before a concentrated meal on the postprandial increase in IL-1β, compared to control horses receiving the same concentrate without hay beforehand.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords:Stress, Livestock farming system

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Welfare issues associated with the transport of cull sows to slaughter

Michael S. Cockram

Published in 2020

Preview: “Significant variability has been identified in the management of cull sows before transport for slaughter, with some farmers experiencing doubts concerning the fitness for transport of sows with clinical conditions. […] Treatment and care regimens, clinical endpoints and decision trees for cull sows that are not fit for transport should be developed and discussed with clients. ”

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Porcines

Keywords: Pain, Risk management, Stress

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