Cooling Cattle: Combating Heat Stress in a Changing Climate
Author: Aitken, Joanna Published: 2011 Description: Considers ways of reducing heat stress in cattle using evaporative methods such as sprinklers.
Essay Tag: Animal Welfare
Pedigree Dogs: Welfare Concerns and the Way Forward
Pedigree Dogs: Welfare Concerns and the Way Forward
Author: Boyd, Tegan Published: 2011 Description: Discusses the welfare problems faced by pedigreed dogs as a result of the quest for adherence to breed standards.
Piglets and Weaning: Improving Welfare of Piglets by means of Diet and Environment
Piglets and Weaning: Improving Welfare of Piglets by means of Diet and Environment
Author: Yoshimura, Kasumi Published: 2011 Description: Investigates tools for improving the management of piglets during weaning, with the aim of reducing stress and improving welfare. RSPCA Australia Pig Welfare Science Prize 2011
An exploration of Animal Welfare Improvements that may be gained for Farmed Chickens by Adopting Alternative Slaughter Technologies
An exploration of Animal Welfare Improvements that may be gained for Farmed Chickens by Adopting Alternative Slaughter Technologies
Author: Drew, Kate Published: 2011 Description: Looks at technologies to improving slaughter conditions for chickens. RSPCA Australia Poultry Welfare Science Prize 2011
Heat Shock Proteins in Farmed Gilthead Seabream (Sparus aurata): The Key to assessing their Welfare?
Heat Shock Proteins in Farmed Gilthead Seabream (Sparus aurata): The Key to assessing their Welfare?
Author: Ashley, Katherine Published: 2011 Description: Examines the use of heat shock proteins to assess stress in farmed fish.
A Review of Current Methods used to control Free-roaming Cat Populations and their Effects on Feline Welfare
A Review of Current Methods used to control Free-roaming Cat Populations and their Effects on Feline Welfare
Author: Hodges, Laura Published: 2011 Description: Assesses different methods for controlling free roaming cat populations, with cat welfare in mind.
Bycatch Mitigation Strategies in Pelagic Longline Fisheries: An aid to the Welfare of the Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta)
Bycatch Mitigation Strategies in Pelagic Longline Fisheries: An aid to the Welfare of the Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta)
Author: Schaffer, Louise Published: 2011 Description: Examines ways of reducing the numbers of loggerhead turtles accidentally caught in commercial fishing. Hook shape and type of bait are considered.
Welfare Problems, including Chronic Hunger, in Broiler Breeders
Welfare Problems, including Chronic Hunger, in Broiler Breeders
Author: Bartlett, Peter Published: 2011 Description: Discusses the need to address welfare issues in broiler chickens which have arisen because of the modern need for rapid growth.
Improvements in the Welfare and Behaviour of Intensively Raised Pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus)
Improvements in the Welfare and Behaviour of Intensively Raised Pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus)
Author: Rees, Peter Published: 2011 Description: Examines measures to improve the welfare of intensively raised pigs in recent years.
The Importance of Reducing Stocking Density to Improve Broiler Welfare
The Importance of Reducing Stocking Density to Improve Broiler Welfare
Author: Bahal, Pooja Published: 2011 Description: Demonstrates that reducing stocking density on broiler farms will significantly improve broiler welfare.