Environmental enrichment in the commercial pig industry
Author: Dean, Anna Published: 2001 Description: Examines the ways in which different housing systems impact on animal welfare of pigs.
Essay Tag: Animal Welfare
The influence of environmental enrichment upon the welfare of intensively housed weaner, grower and finisher pigs.
The influence of environmental enrichment upon the welfare of intensively housed weaner, grower and finisher pigs.
Author: Docwra, Belinda Published: 2001 Description: Looks at the ways in which environmental enrichment has the potential to significantly improve the welfare of intensively housed weaner, grower and finisher pigs.
Modern day living: are we compromising the welfare of our bonded canine companions?
Modern day living: are we compromising the welfare of our bonded canine companions?
Author: Dovey, Ellen Published: 2004 Description: Highlights the welfare benefits of environmental enrichment for dogs, training and investing time in nurturing the human-canine bond.
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.
Which dog? Developments concerning the welfare of Canis familiaris
Which dog? Developments concerning the welfare of Canis familiaris
Author: Early, Jonathon Published: 2003 Description: Looks at the possibility of matching dogs or breeds of dogs with owners, and the benefits ot the human-animal bond.
The effects of road transport on the welfare of cattle
The effects of road transport on the welfare of cattle
Author: Egan, Siobhan Published: 2005 Description: Looks at studies that have attempted to improve animal welfare by evaluating the causes of stress in transported cattle, with the aim of improving standard practice.
The Effects of Outdoor Housing and a High Fibre Diet on the Welfare of Intensively Produced Pigs
The Effects of Outdoor Housing and a High Fibre Diet on the Welfare of Intensively Produced Pigs
Author: Connelly, Claire Published: 2002 Description: Discusses the effects of housing conditions and roughage in teh diet for farmed pigs.
Dog training: new developments and research
Dog training: new developments and research
Author: Cotton, Eloise Published: 2004 Description: Discusses how training improves human understanding of animal behaviour, and ultimately fosters better behaviour in dogs.
An evaluation of dog-training techniques: an assessment of efficacy and welfare
An evaluation of dog-training techniques: an assessment of efficacy and welfare
Author: Curl, Peter Published: 2004 Description: Explores the strengthening of the human-animal bond that occurs through improved dog-training technique. Problematic behaviour in dogs is linked to welfare problems.
Improving welfare of horses in transit
Improving welfare of horses in transit
Author: Currie, Elvira Published: 2000 Description: Explores ways of making transport less stressful for horses, including position during transit and care on arrival.