Harmful Social Behaviours in Pigs – Is Environmental Enrichment the Solution?
Author: Moss, Catherine Published: 2006 Description: Animal Welfare essay. Discusses environmental enrichment as a way of reducing harmful social behaviours in pigs.
Essay Tag: Behavior
Improving Pig Welfare by Decreasing Social Hierarchy Stress
Improving Pig Welfare by Decreasing Social Hierarchy Stress
Author: Anderson, Megan Published: 2009 Description: Discusses possible measures to reduce the stress that social heirarchy establishment induces in pigs.
Improving the Image of Greyhounds as Pets: Recent Data show they are a Good Choice when selecting a Purebred Shelter-dog for Adoption
Improving the Image of Greyhounds as Pets: Recent Data show they are a Good Choice when selecting a Purebred Shelter-dog for Adoption
Author: Avery, Michaela Published: 2009 Description: Looks at improving the image of greyhounds as pets, emphasising their low aggression ranking and low prevalence of inherited diseases.
Can Changes in Housing Conditions Reduce the Incidence of Feather-pecking in Laying Hens?
Can Changes in Housing Conditions Reduce the Incidence of Feather-pecking in Laying Hens?
Author: Ling, Monika Published: 2009 Description: Looks at current research that suggests that feather pecking in laying hens can be reduced through changes in housing conditions to improve hen welfare. RSPCA Australia Poultry Welfare Science Prize 2009
Effectiveness of Aversive- as opposed to Reward-based Training Methods for Dogs
Effectiveness of Aversive- as opposed to Reward-based Training Methods for Dogs
Author: Byrne, Patrick Published: 2009 Description: Examines the welfare benefits in using rewards-based training methods such as clicker devices and food for dogs.
The Effects of Housing on the Stress Levels of Cats Boarding at Catteries and Animal Shelters
The Effects of Housing on the Stress Levels of Cats Boarding at Catteries and Animal Shelters
Author: Wearne, Chris Published: 2000 Description: Animal Welfare essay on the effects of housing on boarding cats.
Recent advances in controlling feline urine spraying
Recent advances in controlling feline urine spraying
Author: Thomas, Meagan Published: 2002 Description: Investigates various methods of controlling inappropriate urination in cats.
Reducing the Incidence of Tail-biting in Weaned Pigs
Reducing the Incidence of Tail-biting in Weaned Pigs
Author: Smith, Karen Published: 2009 Description: Looks at the improvements that can be made to pig housing to help reduce the incidence of tail-biting. RSPCA Australia Pig Welfare Science Prize 2009
Recent Developments in Research Exploring the Influence of Conspecifics on the Behaviour of Stabled Horses
Recent Developments in Research Exploring the Influence of Conspecifics on the Behaviour of Stabled Horses
Author: Gregory, Katherine Published: 2009 Description: Examines how the presence of other horses can influence stereotypical behaviour in stabled horses
Improving the Welfare of Geriatric Dogs through early Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
Improving the Welfare of Geriatric Dogs through early Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
Author: Winer, Lee Published: 2009 Description: Discusses the behavioural changes that can occur as a result of canine cognitive dysfunction. Looks at ways of reducing some of the effects of this condition to improve the welfare of geriatric dogs.