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.
Author: Keyes, Smantha Published: 2011 Description: Suggests ways to reduce the significant welfare problem of feather pecking in layer hens.
Author: Aitken, Joanna Published: 2011 Description: Considers ways of reducing heat stress in cattle using evaporative methods such as sprinklers.
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.
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
Author: Drew, Kate Published: 2011 Description: Looks at technologies to improving slaughter conditions for chickens. RSPCA Australia Poultry Welfare Science Prize 2011
Author: Ashley, Katherine Published: 2011 Description: Examines the use of heat shock proteins to assess stress in farmed fish.
Author: Hodges, Laura Published: 2011 Description: Assesses different methods for controlling free roaming cat populations, with cat welfare in mind.
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.
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.
