Subject: Training

Modalités de reconnaissance des formations en bien-être animal suivies depuis le 1er janvier 2018 par les éleveurs et salariés désignés en tant que « référents bien-être animal » dans les élevages de porcs ou de volailles à compter du 1er janvier 2022

DGAL/SDSanimal welfare/Bureau du bien-être animal

Published in 2021

Technical instruction listing existing training that is now recognised as being of an acceptable standard to qualify animal welfare advisors in pig and poultry farming, being part of the framework for the implementation of the French ministerial decree on such training.

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Animal categories: Porcines, Poultry

Keywords:Resilience, Livestock farming system

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Arrêté du 16 décembre 2021 définissant les modalités de désignation des référents « bien-être animal » dans tous les élevages et l’obligation et les conditions de formation au bien-être animal des personnes désignées référentes dans les élevages de porcs ou de volailles

Bruno Ferreira, Valérie Baduel

Published in 2021

For pig and poultry farms, the decree also specifies an ongoing assessment procedure to ensure that, once trained, advisors keep up-to-date with animal welfare knowledge. Advisors are required to refresh their knowledge of respectful animal husbandry practices every seven years.

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Category of animals: Bovines, Caprines, Ovines, Porcines

Keywords: Societal issues, Human-animal relationships

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Animal Training, Environmental Enrichment, and Animal Welfare: A History of Behavior Analysis in Zoos

Eduardo J. Fernandez, Allison L. Martin

Published in 2021

Scientific review describing the history of the emergence of reward-based husbandry training practices and environmental enrichment engineering in zoos. It suggests ways to continue to improve welfare in zoos using behavioural analysis.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories:Wildlife

Keywords:Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Enrichment, Human-animal relationships, Learning, training, Societal issues, Welfare indicators

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Attitudes towards animals and belief in animal mind among first-year veterinary students before and after an introductory animal welfare course

J.A. Robbins, J.A. Danielson, A.K. Johnson, R.L. Parsons, M.W. Jorgensen, S.T. Millman

Published in 2021

Scientific paper showing that the attitude of first year US veterinary students towards animal welfare issues is not so greatly influenced by an introductory animal welfare course as it is by the students' socio-cultural background, gender, eating habits and the type of animals they wish to work with.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Keywords: Societal issues, Human-animal relationships

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Contemplating the Five Domains model of animal welfare assessment: UK horse owner perceptions of equine well-being

K.A. Fletcher, L.J. Cameron, M. Freeman

Published in 2021

Scientific paper demonstrating that a simple educational infographic based on the five domains model had a significant impact on riders' assessment of equine welfare, despite the fact that they still found it difficult to assess their horses' emotions objectively.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords:Welfare indicators, Human-animal relationships

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The Relationship between Animal Welfare and Antimicrobial Use in Italian Dairy Farms

Francesca Mazza, Federico Scali, Nicoletta Formenti, Claudia Romeo, Matteo Tonni, Giordano Ventura, Luigi Bertocchi, Valentina Lorenzi, Francesca Fusi, Clara Tolini, Gian Filippo Clemente, Federica Guadagno, Antonio Marco Maisano, Giovanni Santucci, Loredana Candela, Gianluca Antonio Romeo, Giovanni Loris Alborali

Published in 2021

Scientific paper to evaluate the relationship between levels of animal welfare and the use of antimicrobials in Italian dairy farms. No relationship could be found between these two factors. The use of category B antimicrobials and of intramammary treatments in dry cows were linked to levels of staff training.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Bovines

Keywords:Antibiotic resistance, Environment, Livestock farming system, Societal issues

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Strepsirrhine Primate Training Programs in North American Institutions: Status and Implications for Future Welfare Assessment

Gloria Fernández-Lázaro, Meg H. Dye, Christie Eddie, Gina M. Ferrie

Published in 2021

Scientific paper to evaluate the impact of strepsirrhinia education programmes in North American zoos. Respondents consider that these programmes increase positive human-animal interactions, psychological well-being and staff awareness of animal behaviour. The paper suggests that further work on their impact on the welfare of strepsirrhinia is required.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories:Primates

Keywords:Learning, training, Human-animal relationships, Stress

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Horses' physiological and behavioural responses during undergraduate veterinary practical teaching classes

Lauréline Guinnefollau, Charlotte F. Bolwell, Erica K. Gee, Elizabeth J. Norman, Chris W. Rogers

Published in 2021

Scientific paper investigating the stress responses of horses used in veterinary teaching practice. The indicators measured included heart rate and behavioural indicators suggestive of stress. Limited physiological and behavioural stress responses were observed, suggesting that the horses in question might become accustomed to being handled and being in a teaching environment.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords:Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Living environment, Human-animal relationships, Stress, Welfare indicators

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Guide pratique – Pour bien prendre soin de votre animal de compagnie : cet été, ayez les bons réflexes !

French Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Published in 2021

A good practice guide published by the French Ministry of Agriculture and Food, concentrating on the care of pets over the holiday period, how to look after them in hot weather, what arrangements to make when travelling with them, and what to do if you come across a stray dog or cat.

Document Types: Good practice guide

Animal categories: Canines, Felines

Keywords:Consciousness, Pain, Societal issues, Living environment, Human-animal relationships, Stress, Welfare indicators

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Health and Welfare Survey of 30 Dairy Goat Farms in the Midwestern United States

Melissa N. Hempstead, Taylor M. Lindquist, Jan K. Shearer, Leslie C. Shearer, Paul J. Plummer

Published in 2021

Scientific paper identifying areas for research that should be supported to improve the welfare of goats in the US Midwest. They include pain relief during routine husbandry activities, perinatal kid management, eradication of common contagious diseases, training in foot trimming, disbudding and udder health.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Caprines

Keywords:Pain, Housing, Mutilation, Human-animal relationships, Livestock farming system, Welfare indicators

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