Subject: Emotion

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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Facial expressions of emotion states and their neuronal correlates in mice

Nejc Dolensek, Daniel A. Gehrlach, Alexandra S. Klein, Nadine Gogolla

Published in 2020

Preview: “The investigation of emotions is hindered by a lack of rapid and precise readouts of emotion states in model organisms. Dolensek et al. identified facial expressions as innate and sensitive reflections of the internal emotion state in mice.”

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Rodents

Keywords: Welfare indicators

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Effects of Maternal Stress on Measures of Anxiety and Fearfulness in Different Strains of Laying Hens

Mariana R. L.V. Peixoto, Niel A. Karrow, Amy Newman, Tina M. Widowski

Published in 2020

Study of the effects of maternal stress on the behaviour of different strains of laying hens and of the role of corticosterone as a mediator

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Poultry

Keywords: Anxiety, Maternity, Stress

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Etat des lieux de la douleur associée à la mise à mort des bovins sans étourdissement

Cécile Bourguet, Noémie Devriendt, Claudia Terlow, Gautier Riberolles

Published in 2020

Inventory of the sources of stress and pain associated with the stunning and killing of cattle in France, with and without stunning.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories: Bovines

Keywords: Consciousness, Pain, Societal issues, Risk management, Welfare indicators, Brain integration, Cognitive processes

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Vocal individuality of Holstein-Friesian cattle is maintained across putatively positive and negative farming contexts.

Alexandra Green, Cameron Clark, Livio Favaro, Sabrina Lomax, David Reby

Published in 2020

Study to ascertain whether livestock are better able to maintain their individuality when communicating with other members of a familiar group than in other agricultural contexts with positive or negative values.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Bovines

Keywords: Welfare indicators, Stress, Livestock farming system, Vocalisation

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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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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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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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Bien-être : Les indispensables du paddock

Léa Lansade

Published in 2020

This article written by an expert ethologist discusses the conclusions of recent scientific studies on the preferences of horses for paddocks or boxes that can be incorporated into the daily routines of horse owners.

Document types: Technical Paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords: Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Environment, Housing, Living environment

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UK Code of practice for the welfare of pigs

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Published in 2020

A guide containing recommendations to pig farmers to ensure animal welfare needs are met. These are not statutory requirements, but if there is evidence that the farmer has not followed the recommendations in the guide, this can be used against him in court.

Document Types: Good practice guide

Animal categories: Porcines

Keywords: Livestock buildings, Societal issues, Enrichment, Welfare indicators, Housing

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