Knowledge Hub

Welcome to the scientific and technical resource
platform of the FRCAW

The reference documents on animal welfare available from this hub have been selected by the expert members of the FRCAW steering committee.

The hub provides access to various types of document covering all the sectors and species that fall within the FRCAW's remit: 

  • scientific documents that have been subject to an independent peer-review process, including expert opinions, articles, longer works, overviews and reviews
  • regulatory documents and certifications
  • technical documents resulting from technical research - articles, guides to good practice, books, reviews

The default setting for results is by date of publication (newest to oldest). 

This platform is regularly updated.

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Total: 1739 documents available on the knowledge hub

The Industry Benchmark on Decapod Crustacean Welfare

Published in 2024

Snapshot 2023 report which ranks the UK's leading seafood retailers, producers, processors and wholesalers according to the welfare standards they apply to decapod crustaceans.

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Animal categories: Crustaceans

Keywords: Animal trade, Pain, Mutilation

Access the source: The Industry Benchmark on Decapod Crustacean Welfare

Rencontre BEA au Salon International de l’Agriculture 2023 : Révision de la réglementation sur le bien-être animal : des initiatives françaises à porter à l’Europe – présentations des intervenants

Published in 2023

Access the source: BEA Meeting at the 2023 International Agricultural Show: Review of regulations on animal welfare : French initiatives to be brought to the European level – speakers’ presentations

Renouvellement de la convention-cadre du Centre national de référence pour le bien-être animal

Published in 2023

Animal categories: All animals

Keywords: All subjects

Access the source: Renewal of the framework agreement for the French Reference Centre for animal welfare

A critical review on gender differences in attitudes, perceptions, and behaviours about farmed animals

Published in 2026

Review showing that gender influences attitudes toward animals: women generally express more empathy and concern for animal welfare men. The authors emphasize the importance of incorporating a gender perspective into research and policies related to animal welfare.

Document types: Scientific review

Animal categories: All animals

Access the source: A Critical Review of Gender Differences in Attitudes, Perceptions, and Behaviors Regarding Farmed Animals

A one welfare perspective on calf health: a qualitative study of knowledge, attitudes, working conditions, working atmosphere, and communication among farmers and calf-care teams on large Saxon dairy farms

Published in 2026

Study showing that working conditions, communication, and staff training can influence calf health. A positive work environment and effective communication within teams are associated with better health outcomes.

Document types: Scientific review

Animal categories: Bovines

Access the source: A welfare-based perspective on calf health: a qualitative study of knowledge, attitudes, working conditions, work environment, and communication among farmers and calf-care teams on large Saxon dairy farms

Aggressive behaviors in rabbits. A review

Published in 2026

Scientific literature review on aggressive behavior in farmed rabbits at different stages of the production cycle and measures to reduce it. The author highlights the particular problem posed by the group housing of females in commercial farming, a practice that leads to aggression and chronic stress.

Document types: Scientific documents

Access the source: Aggressive Behaviors in Rabbits: A Review