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.
Essay Tag: Animal Welfare
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.
Welfare of Layer Hens: Recent Developments and Implications for Freerange Production
Welfare of Layer Hens: Recent Developments and Implications for Freerange Production
Author: O’Reilly, Rachel Published: 2011 Description: Looks at ways to balance welfare needs with disease prevention in layer hens. Issues such as feather pecking and improving psychological well-being within layer flocks are examined.
Alternative Solutions to Beak trimming in Layer Hens to Reduce Feather pecking and Improve Welfare
Alternative Solutions to Beak trimming in Layer Hens to Reduce Feather pecking and Improve Welfare
Author: Keyes, Smantha Published: 2011 Description: Suggests ways to reduce the significant welfare problem of feather pecking in layer hens.
Cooling Cattle: Combating Heat Stress in a Changing Climate
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.
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.