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
Essay Tag: Animal Welfare
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.
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
The prevention and treatment of anxiety-related behaviours in dogs: an exploration using non-pharmacological methods
The prevention and treatment of anxiety-related behaviours in dogs: an exploration using non-pharmacological methods
Author: Slater, Leah Published: 2012 Description: Discusses the efficacy of non-pharmacological methods for the treatment of anxiety disorders in dogs.
Breech modification of Merino lambs for flystrike prevention
Breech modification of Merino lambs for flystrike prevention
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
The Welfare of Sheep: Mulesing and its alternatives for controlling breech flystrike
The Welfare of Sheep: Mulesing and its alternatives for controlling breech flystrike
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.
Mulesing – A Review of Alternatives Researched in 2011-2012
Mulesing – A Review of Alternatives Researched in 2011-2012
Author: Gillis, Beth Published: 2012 Description: This review compares the welfare implications of mulesing with two emerging alternatives: occlusive clips and intradermal treatments.
Discusses newly developed, non-surgical methods as alternatives to beak trimming to prevent injurious feather pecking
Discusses newly developed, non-surgical methods as alternatives to beak trimming to prevent injurious feather pecking
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
Advances in the use of immunocastration as an alternative to surgical castration in male pigs
Advances in the use of immunocastration as an alternative to surgical castration in male pigs
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
A Conscious Decision: Including Octopus in Welfare Laws on the basis of their self-awareness
A Conscious Decision: Including Octopus in Welfare Laws on the basis of their self-awareness
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.