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Essay Tag: Animal Welfare

18/02/2015

Environmental enrichment for growing pigs: Could novelty be the key?

Environmental enrichment for growing pigs: Could novelty be the key?

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.

18/02/2015

Recent advances in non-surgical contraception as a humane method for controlling feral cat populations

Recent advances in non-surgical contraception as a humane method for controlling feral cat populations

Author: Wesson, Elizabeth
Published: 2012
Description: Discusses three non-surgical methods of contraception that are more humane, less costly, less technical, and less invasive than those currently in use in the field

18/02/2015

The welfare implications associated with mulesing and an evaluation of alternative practices

The welfare implications associated with mulesing and an evaluation of alternative practices

Author: Fogarty, Eloise
Published: 2012
Description: Discusses the welfare issues associated with current mulesing techniques and the benefits of alternative methods in terms of both sheep welfare and productivity.

18/02/2015

Welfare of the geriatric horse: owner’s perceptions versus veterinary findings

Welfare of the geriatric horse: owner’s perceptions versus veterinary findings

Author: Flattot, Emilie
Published: 2012
Description: Discusses welfare problems faced by geriatric horses as a result of reduced veterinary attention, owners’ under-reporting and under-recognition of clinical signs, as well as their unreliable assessment of quality of life.

18/02/2015

Unnatural Selection: Breeding Practices in Pedigree Dogs

Unnatural Selection: Breeding Practices in Pedigree Dogs

Author: Conradi, Oliver
Published: 2012
Description: Discusses mechanisms responsible for disseminating inherited diseases in pedigree dogs and examines the tools available to improve the health and welfare of those breeds most severely affected.

18/02/2015

The effects of restrictive housing on horse behaviour

The effects of restrictive housing on horse behaviour

Author: Skladnev, Isabella
Published: 2012
Description: Explores welfare and behavioural issues for horses kept in restrictive housing situations.

18/02/2015

Implications of restrictive stabling for the welfare of the performance horse

Implications of restrictive stabling for the welfare of the performance horse

Author: Beaumont, Rebecca
Published: 2012
Description: Explores the association between stabling management and the development and expression of behavioural stereotypies in the horse.

18/02/2015

Live transport of sheep: animal welfare concerns

Live transport of sheep: animal welfare concerns

Author: Drummer, Lauren
Published: 2012
Description: An analysis of recent studies concerned with the live transport (by land and sea) of sheep, and welfare implications

18/02/2015

The behaviour, effects and treatment associated with separation-related disorders in dogs

The behaviour, effects and treatment associated with separation-related disorders in dogs

Author: Murray, Leah
Published: 2012
Description: Discusses typical behaviours, such as destructiveness, excessive vocalisation and inappropriate elimination, exhibited by dogs with separation-related disorders and the effects of behaviour-modification techniques and pharmacotherapy treatments.

18/02/2015

Prevalence, Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction

Prevalence, Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction

Author: Tung, Tiffany
Published: 2011
Description: Explores improvements in understanding the prevalence, diagnosis and treatment of canine cognitive dysfunction to improve the well-being of senior dogs

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