Subject: Emotion

Study: Off-Schedule Feeding Compromises Horse Welfare

Christa Lesté-Lasserre

Published in 2020

Report of research by Zupan and colleagues (University of Ljubjana, Slovenia) on the monitoring of behavioural stress indicators in horses with regular and irregular feeding habits. Horses were severely stressed when their feed was late, causing most of them to "act out" through behaviours such as neighing, kicking their handlers or kicking at the stall door.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords: Human-animal relationships, Stress

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Preliminary Proof of the Concept of Wild (Feral) Horses Following Light Aircraft into a Trap

Sue McDonnell, Catherine Torcivia

Published in 2020

Testing the use of light aircraft instead of helicopters for moving wild horses

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords: Stress, Transport

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Could snorts inform us on how horses perceive riding?

M.Stomp, MassonS.Henry, M.Hausberger, C.Lesimple

Published in 2020

Preview: “Snorts production is related to riding technique. Snorts are associated to phases when the rider technique (long, loose reins) allow more comfort for the horse (low neck), especially while walking. Snorts could be useful tools for identifying better practices at work."

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords:Welfare indicators, Human-animal relationships

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Stunning methods and slaughter of rabbits for human consumption

EFSA

Published in 2020

Opinion on the different methods of stunning and procedures for the slaughter of rabbits in abbatoirs and on their risks and consequences for animal welfare. Identification of indicators for unconsciousness and death.

Document Types: Opinions

Animal categories: Mammals

Keywords: Anxiety, Consciousness, Pain, Societal issues, Risk management, Fear, Human-animal relationships, Stress

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Animal personality in the management and welfare of pigs

Carly I. O'Malley, Simon P.Turner, Richard B.D'Eath, Juan P.Steibel, Ronald O.Bates, Catherine W.Ernst, Janice M.Siegford

Published in 2019

Preview: “A total of 83 articles studying the relationships between pig personality, management and welfare were reviewed. A lack of consistency in terminology and methodology makes comparisons difficult. Studies have found links between personality, behavioral, and physiological traits. A framework is needed to incorporate pig personality into management and welfare."

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Porcines

Keywords: Animal-based measurements, Vocalisation

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From Science to Practice: A Review of Laterality Research on Ungulate Livestock

Lisette M. C. Leliveld

Published in 2019

Study of functional laterality in farmed ungulates and its practical applications in reducing stress and improving health and welfare.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Mammals

Keywords: Brain integration, Stress

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Symposium review: scientific assessment of affective states in dairy cattle

Thomas Ede, Benjamin Lecorps, Marina A.G.von Keyserlingk, Daniel M.Weary

Published in 2019

Preview:  “Drawing upon a body of theoretical and applied work, we critically review the scientific literature on the assessment of affective states in animals, drawing examples where possible from research on dairy cattle, and highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of scientific methods used to assess affective states in animals.”

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Bovines

Keywords: Welfare indicators

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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, Davi Reby

Published in 2019

This study of contact calls between calves and their mothers shows that they have an individual distinctive character that can attract the social support of fellow calves. Knowledge of these indices of individuality could help farmers to better distinguish between animals for welfare or production purposes.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Bovines

Keywords: Maternity, Vocalisation

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Improving the Recognition of Equine Affective States

Catherine Bell, Suzanne Rogers, Julie Taylor, Debbie Busby

Published in 2019

Study on the recognition by riders of signs of distress in horses experiencing negative emotions

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords: Anxiety, Fear, Stress

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Increased Rider Weight Did Not Induce Changes in Behavior and Physiological Parameters in Horses

Janne Winther Christensen, Suzie Bathellier, Marie Rhodin, Rupert Palme, Mette Uldahl

Published in 2020

Study of the influence of a rider's weight on a horse's behaviour, the symmetry of its gait and its physiological responses.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords: Human-animal relationships, Stress

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