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Animal Welfare
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ISSN 0962-7286 · Cambridge University Press · 292 articles in the index
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Comparing training methods to promote better animal welfare outcomes for animals in the research and teaching industry
Training for knowledge and attitude change can be a key component of improving animal care and welfare. Much of the available research is focused upon the livestock industry but can be applied to other animal industries. In the research and teaching industry (RTI), training is an important legal…
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Examining the links between temperature, piglet behaviour and survival during winter in outdoor housing in Australia
Cold stress is a significant welfare concern for piglets, particularly in outdoor housing systems where the ambient climate cannot be controlled. To deal with cold stress, piglets engage in heat-inducing behaviours, such as maintaining proximity to the sow, however this is a major risk factor for…
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Data analysis of the mortality of cattle and sheep recorded in a sample of Australian saleyards
In Australia, nearly twenty million cattle and sheep pass through saleyards annually, with potentially significant impacts on their welfare. This study documented the mortality rate occurring from January 2021 to December 2024 at a sample of saleyards of cattle and sheep in New South Wales…
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Non-invasive physiological indicators of welfare in dairy cows
Indicators of dairy cow welfare are important for the future assessment and improvement of cow welfare on-farm. The objective of this study was to investigate three categories of non-invasive physiological parameters as potential indicators of welfare in dairy cows, namely cumulation of cortisol in…
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Horse and donkey owners’ perspectives on fireworks and their impact on equids in the UK
In the UK, fireworks are common during several celebratory events throughout the year. Previous evidence has shown the adverse effects of fireworks on domestic companion animals. However, there has been little focus on equids. An online survey was developed to understand the impact of fireworks on…
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Characterising donkey welfare challenges and opportunities associated with human activities and environmental factors in seven Kenyan counties
Donkeys (Equus asinus) play a vital role in supporting rural and peri-urban livelihoods across Kenya, yet their welfare remains poorly characterised and often compromised by human practices and environmental pressures. This study examined welfare challenges and opportunities across seven counties…
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A non-AI preliminary algorithm for the prediction and detection of highly pathogenic African swine fever in pigs using health monitoring collars
Collar monitoring devices are used in animals for the minimally invasive collection of physiological data, using software and algorithms to provide general health trends. There is potential to utilise the raw data collected from these devices to improve animal monitoring strategies and intervention…
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Measuring the accessibility of veterinary care for companion animals in England and Wales
Recent surveys have suggested that over half of UK households own a pet. One important aspect to this ownership is ensuring that access to appropriate veterinary care is available for their pets. To measure the ease of accessibility to such care, three aspects are important, the local demand for…
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Influence of group size on performance and tail biting in growing-finishing pigs with intact tails
This study investigated the effect of group size on tail damage and growth performance in growing-finishing pigs with intact tails. A total of 432 pigs were housed indoors on fully-slatted floors and assigned to either small (nine pigs per pen) or large (18 pigs per pen) groups, with equal space…
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Assessing the welfare of dogs surgically sterilized during single day free community pet clinics in Kampala Metropolitan area, Central Uganda
Free community pet clinics (FCPCs) are instrumental in providing healthcare services for pets in resource-constrained communities. These programmes are typically single-day and coupled with limited opportunity for post-operative follow-up, the likelihood of compromise on the welfare of the…
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Friends, forage, freedom: A cluster analysis investigating horse management styles and welfare in the UK and Ireland
This study aims to improve the welfare and management of recreational horses by identifying how different management styles affect horse health and behaviour. We examined the management styles of recreational horse owners in the UK and Ireland, focusing on social interaction (friends), access to…
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Understanding sheep lameness management in relation to culling and the UK five-point plan
Lameness remains an ongoing challenge to the health and welfare of UK sheep flocks. Whilst effective recommended practice exists in the UK in the form of the five-point plan (5PP), it is not always used or used effectively, particularly in relation to culling. A more in-depth understanding of…
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Bridging the gap between human behaviour and animal welfare: A study on human behaviour change and body condition scoring of suckler cows
There are several examples of best animal husbandry practices that are not adopted, leading to animal welfare compromises. Bridging this gap between advice and human behaviour is crucial in helping drive improvements in animal welfare. Inappropriate feeding of pregnant cows is common and associated…
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Environmental enrichment and its effects on social dominance and welfare in a cichlid fish
Environmental enrichment can have complex, contradictory effects on aggression and animal welfare. Although increasing enrichment may reduce aggression by limiting the visibility of competitors, it may also intensify territorial defence and harm the welfare of subordinates who are the target of…
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Evaluating the impact of electrical stunning on the welfare and meat quality of the American lobster (Homarus americanus)
Sentience in decapod Crustaceans has emerged as a major topic within animal welfare, partly due to a lack of legislation that protects their well-being, particularly at the moment of killing. Electrical stunning has been proven to prevent, or minimise, pain and distress prior to dispatch…
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One Welfare in Europe: Cross-country comparison of citizens’ and supply chain actors’ perceptions
Animal welfare is closely linked to human health and the environment. Over the last decade, One Welfare (OW) has emerged to address these connections. However, the academic research on OW, which integrates human well-being, animal welfare, and the environment, is still in its early stages, with…
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Why do people lift laboratory rats in different ways?
Laboratory rats (Rattus norvegicus) are lifted using a wide range of methods that may differentially affect rat welfare and handler needs. Here, we analyse the free-text comments offered by laboratory rat handlers within an anonymous international questionnaire, to offer new insights into handlers’…