Author: Johnson, Aly Published: 2012 Description: An assessment of the systemic effects, tissue damage, wound healing and efficacy of three different methods of breech modification of Merino lambs for flystrike prevention
Author: Lai, Lik Hang Published: 2012 Description: Addresses the welfare problems caused by mulesing and discusses the criteria of alternatives currently available for controlling breech flystrike in sheep in Australia.
Author: Gillis, Beth Published: 2012 Description: This review compares the welfare implications of mulesing with two emerging alternatives: occlusive clips and intradermal treatments.
Author: Kennedy, Lisa Published: 2012 Description: Examines alternative non-surgical methods, such as feather spraying and providing opportunities for natural behaviours, to reduce feather pecking and improve layer welfare. RSPCA Australia Poultry Welfare Science Prize 2012
Author: Connor, Caitlin Published: 2012 Description: Discusses the use of immunocastration as a welfare-friendly alternative to surgical castration in order to reduce the risk of boar taint in male pigs. RSPCA Australia Pig Welfare Science Prize 2012
Author: Fisher, Louise Published: 2012 Description: Discusses the needs that octopus show for an improved standard of care in captivity, especially for a more stimulating and enriched environment.
Author: Vera, Cynthia Cricri Published: 2012 Description: Discusses the way in which improving human-dog interactions can enhance dog behaviour, learning ability and consequent welfare.
Author: Lai, Nicholas Published: 2012 Description: Discusses recent findings indicating improvements in captive dolphin care, and potential sources of environmental enrichment, including “toys” and the human-animal bond.
Author: Khoo, Deborah Published: 2012 Description: Investigates the behaviour of cats in shelters as a key to improving their welfare
Author: Mace, Nicole Published: 2012 Description: Discusses the effects of environmental enrichment and the important role played by novelty when enrichment is provided on commercial pig farms.
