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The effect of method of tail docking on tail-biting behaviour and welfare of pigs
Contributor(s):: Sutherland, M. A., Bryer, P. J., Krebs, N., McGlone, J. J.
The objective of this study was to explore the effects of tail docking and tail biting on pig welfare through an assessment of physiology and behaviour. In experiment 1, piglets were either tail docked using hot cautery iron (CAUT), blunt trauma cutters (BT), or their tails were left intact...
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The husbandry, welfare and health of captive African civets ( Vivera civetica ) in western Ethiopa
Contributor(s):: Tolosa, T., Regassa, F.
A study was carried out during the period from September 2001 to August 2002 in Jimma zone, western Ethiopia to evaluate the husbandry and health of captive African civets (Vivera civetica). Wild civets were found in the wild in all 13 of the districts in the zone, although traditional...
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Peripartal behaviour and teat lesions of sows in farrowing crates and in a loose-housing system
Contributor(s):: Verhovsek, D., Troxler, J., Baumgartner, J.
Housing of farrowing and lactating sows in farrowing crates can cause a number of welfare problems. Recently, alternative farrowing pens have been developed which allow the sow to turn around and move freely. In this experiment a conventional farrowing crate (C; 5.0 m2; the sow is crated...
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Welfare of badgers ( Meles meles ) subjected to culling: patterns of trap-related injury
Contributor(s):: Woodroffe, R., Bourne, F. J., Cox, D. R., Donnelly, C. A., Gettinby, G., McInerney, J. P., Morrison, W. I.
For over 25 years, European badgers (Meles meles) have been subject to culling in Britain in attempts to limit the spread of tuberculosis (TB) to cattle. As part of a far-reaching evaluation of the effectiveness and acceptability of badger culling as a TB control measure, this paper assesses one...
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Results of the Animal Needs Index (ANI-35L) compared to animal-based parameters in free-range and organic laying hen flocks in Austria
Contributor(s):: Zaludik, K., Lugmair, A., Baumung, R., Troxler, J., Niebuhr, K.
The aim of this study was a comparison of Animal Needs Index (ANI) data, derived from annual inspections by a control agency, with data collected from 164 selected on-farm flocks concerning feather damage, injuries, egg production, mortality, bodyweight, foot pad dermatitis, keel bone deviations...
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Challenges of service dog ownership
| Contributor(s):: Adams, C. L.
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Cruelty toward cats: a different kind of abuse
| Contributor(s):: Lockwood, R.
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Welfare issues with the carriage horse. (UFAW Animal Welfare Series)
| Contributor(s):: Baldwin, J.
This chapter gives a brief overview of the urban carriage horse industry in the larger US cities. Common health problems in carriage horses and health regulations are described. Moreover, some relevant welfare issues are outlined.
