Advances in Environmental Enrichment for the Welfare of Grower Pigs
Author: Donald, Angus Published: 2008 Description: Looks at ways of improving the welfare of intensively managed pigs by providing environmental enrichment.
Essay Tag: Animal Welfare
The ‘Happy Equine Athlete’: How the Science of Equitation seeks to Improve the Welfare of Horses
The ‘Happy Equine Athlete’: How the Science of Equitation seeks to Improve the Welfare of Horses
Author: Bailey, Claire Published: 2008 Description: Examines training methods used in equitation, especially those using pressure, and how they impact on the welfare of horses.
‘Positive’ Human-Cattle Interactions: To what extent can Positive Tactile Handling Improve the Welfare of Dairy Cows?
‘Positive’ Human-Cattle Interactions: To what extent can Positive Tactile Handling Improve the Welfare of Dairy Cows?
Author: de Lavaulx, Isabelle Published: 2008 Description: Discusses recent developments in our knowledge of human-to-cattle positive tactile interactions and the overall implications of these findings for the welfare of dairy cows.
Research into the Impacts of Aversive Dog-training Techniques
Research into the Impacts of Aversive Dog-training Techniques
Author: Cresswell, Melissa Published: 2008 Description: Examines aversive dog training techniques such as the use of electric collars, and their effect on the welfare of dogs.
Improving the Welfare of Horses through the use of Non-traditional Training Methods
Improving the Welfare of Horses through the use of Non-traditional Training Methods
Author: Gibson, Danielle Published: 2008 Description: Examines how horses learn, and how we can use this information to enhance training methods to improve horse welfare.
The use of Electric Shock Collars vs. Other Training Methods: Efficacy, Stress, and Welfare Concerns
The use of Electric Shock Collars vs. Other Training Methods: Efficacy, Stress, and Welfare Concerns
Author: Englert, Kristy Published: 2008 Description: Investigates dog training techniques that improve welfare, reduce problem behaviours and strengthen the owner-dog relationship.
Live Transport of Sheep: Animal Welfare Implications
Live Transport of Sheep: Animal Welfare Implications
Author: Yostos, Markl Published: 2008 Description: Despite concerns for sheep welfare, live transport is considered a necessary practice. This essay looks at strategies to improve the welfare of live sheep in transit.
Reducing Weaning Distress in Dairy Calves
Reducing Weaning Distress in Dairy Calves
Author: Griffin, Kelli Published: 2008 Description: Examines management practices that may reduce the distressed caused during weaning in dairy calves.
Welfare issues with Mulesing: The progress and the problems
Welfare issues with Mulesing: The progress and the problems
Author: Peam, Helen Published: 2007 Description: Animal Welfare Essay: Investigates alternatives to the practice of mulesing to control fly strike. Outlines the need for a method that does not compromise sheep welfare, but which serves the production goals of farmers.
Effect of flooring on the welfare of housed dairy cows
Effect of flooring on the welfare of housed dairy cows
Author: Yee, Foong Lai Published: 2007 Description: Animal Welfare Essay: Discusses three papers that investigate the welfare of freestall-housed Friesian cows on different types of flooring.