Welfare issues associated with beak trimming in poultry
Author: Hughes, Jesse Published: 2005 Description: Explores whether beak trimming is the best means to reducing feather pecking and cannabilism in farmed poultry.
Essay Tag: Animal Welfare
Welfare of Housed Dairy Cows
Welfare of Housed Dairy Cows
Author: Fiani, Nadine Published: 2003 Description: Examines the probable effects that factors such as bedding material, floor friction and space allowance, may have on the resting behaviour and welfare of dairy cows.
The effect of various handling strategies on the welfare of dairy cattle
The effect of various handling strategies on the welfare of dairy cattle
Author: Ingenhoff, Luke Published: 2004 Description: Looks at three studies that have investigated the way in which cattle react to a variety of handling techniques.
Improving the welfare of feedlot cattle
Improving the welfare of feedlot cattle
Author: Fitzgerald, Louise Published: 2003 Description: Looks at ways of improving the welfare of intensively farmed cattel. Two approaches are discussed: reducing heat stress and providing environmewntal enrichment.
Recent Research in Equine Stereotypies
Recent Research in Equine Stereotypies
Author: Garrett, Katrina Published: 2002 Description: Explores factors that may contribute to stereotypies such as crib-biting or weaving in horses.
The effect of housing type on lying behaviour in dairy cows
The effect of housing type on lying behaviour in dairy cows
Author: Giblin, Fiona Published: 2003 Description: Investigates the effects of different housing environments on behaviour, performance and health, and more specifically, the effect of housing on lying behaviour.
Horse Transportation and its Implications for Animal Welfare
Horse Transportation and its Implications for Animal Welfare
Author: Goldman, Kristi Published: 2002 Description: Investigates practices that can reduce stress in transportation for horses.
What has been discovered in the past twelve months that enhances the welfare of captive elephants?
What has been discovered in the past twelve months that enhances the welfare of captive elephants?
Author: Grassi, Tanya Published: 2002 Description: Discusses the results of recent research that helps optimise the conditions for captive elephants. Such factors as elephant communication, reproduction and health are examined.
Lamb welfare in relation to castration and docking
Lamb welfare in relation to castration and docking
Author: Griswood, Lisa Published: 2001 Description: Demonstrates the need for further research into the pain associated with husbandry practices in lambs.
Calf Dehorning
Calf Dehorning
Author: Drew, Melissa Published: 2000 Description: Looks at ways of reducing the pain and stress of calf dehorning, a common husbandry practice.