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.
Essay Tag: Animal Welfare
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.
New insights into the Impact of different Housing Systems on the Welfare of intensively reared Layer Hens
New insights into the Impact of different Housing Systems on the Welfare of intensively reared Layer Hens
Author: Cook, Emma Published: 2011 Description: Discusses differences in welfare parameters between alternative housing systems for layer hens.
Behavioural “Problems”: Prevention as the Key to reducing the Number of Dogs euthanased in Australian Animal Shelters
Behavioural “Problems”: Prevention as the Key to reducing the Number of Dogs euthanased in Australian Animal Shelters
Author: Gulliver, Emma Published: 2011 Description: Looks at studies that show the need for improvement in public education and dog behavioural assessment, in order to reduce the euthanasia death toll in dog shelters.
Making Life Better for Sheep: Advances in the Science of Sheep Welfare Assessment
Making Life Better for Sheep: Advances in the Science of Sheep Welfare Assessment
Author: Belling, Hannah Published: 2011 Description: Outlines some advances in the knowledge of sheep welfare.
Managing Aggression in Captive Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) Populations: a new understanding of their needs
Managing Aggression in Captive Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) Populations: a new understanding of their needs
Author: Page, Brianna Published: 2011 Description: Examines ways of minimising intragroup aggression in captive chimpanzees
Review of Risk Factors for Feline Obesity: Investigating factors that contribute to its frequency
Review of Risk Factors for Feline Obesity: Investigating factors that contribute to its frequency
Author: Fredenburg, Caitlin Published: 2011 Description: Discusses possible ways of managing feline obesity, including education of owners and pet-food companies.
Environmental Enrichment in Captive Orange-winged Amazon Parrots (Amazona amazonica): The Importance of encouraging Naturalistic Behaviours
Environmental Enrichment in Captive Orange-winged Amazon Parrots (Amazona amazonica): The Importance of encouraging Naturalistic Behaviours
Author: Murray, Caitlin Published: 2011 Description: Considers methods of enriching the environment of captive Orange-winged Amazon parrots (Amazona amazonica), focusing on both food-based and stimulus-type enrichments.
Contemporary improvements to the housing conditions and welfare of farmed Blue Fox (Vulpes lagopus) by encouraging typical species-specific behaviour
Contemporary improvements to the housing conditions and welfare of farmed Blue Fox (Vulpes lagopus) by encouraging typical species-specific behaviour
Author: Flanagan, Cassandra Published: 2011 Description: Summarises new findings on housing practices for Blue Foxes, and discusses the welfare implications of the findings.
Analysis of Effective Methods of Identifying and subsequently Treating Separation Anxiety in Domestic Dogs through Training and Pharmacological Intervention
Analysis of Effective Methods of Identifying and subsequently Treating Separation Anxiety in Domestic Dogs through Training and Pharmacological Intervention
Author: Sutherland, Ellen Published: 2011 Description: Investigates advances in the welfare of domestic dogs showing separation anxiety, including methods to accurately observe separation-related behaviours, as well as effective treatments to alleviate anxiety and modify behaviour.