A selection of animal welfare news from around the world
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Please note that the articles below do not reflect opinions of TAWC. Although we aim to provide comprehensive coverage, there are likely articles that we’ve missed.
Coria-Avila, G.A.; Pfaus, J.G.; Orihuela, A.; Domínguez-Oliva, A.; José-Pérez, N.; Hernández, L.A.; Mota-Rojas, D. The Neurobiology of Behavior and Its Applicability for Animal Welfare: A Review. Animals 2022, 12, 928. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12070928
Gresham, C.; Mathews, F.; Ferguson, A.; Mitchell, J.; Clifforde, L.; Clarke, D.; Rowden, L.J. Does Handling for Public Talks in Zoos Affect the Behaviour of Captive Mexican Red-Kneed Spiders Brachypelma hamorii? J. Zool. Bot. Gard. 2022, 3, 158-169. https://doi.org/10.3390/jzbg3020013
Lindner, E.E.; Gingerich, K.N.; Burke, K.C.; Doyle, S.B.; Miller-Cushon, E.K. Effects of Social Housing on Dairy Calf Social Bonding. Animals 2022, 12, 821. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12070821
Marshall, L.J.; Constantino, H.; Seidle, T. Phase-In to Phase-Out—Targeted, Inclusive Strategies Are Needed to Enable Full Replacement of Animal Use in the European Union. Animals 2022, 12, 863. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12070863
Massari, J.M.; de Moura, D.J.; de Alencar Nääs, I.; Pereira, D.F.; Branco, T. Computer-Vision-Based Indexes for Analyzing Broiler Response to Rearing Environment: A Proof of Concept. Animals 2022, 12, 846. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12070846
May, F.; Stracke, J.; Heitmann, S.; Adler, C.; Krasny, A.; Kemper, N.; Spindler, B. Structuring Broiler Barns: How a Perforated Flooring System Affects Animal Behavior. Animals 2022, 12, 735. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12060735
McGuire L, Palmer SB, Faber NS. The Development of Speciesism: Age-Related Differences in the Moral View of Animals. Social Psychological and Personality Science. April 2022. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F19485506221086182
Nielsen, H.B.; Jensen, H.A.; Meilby, H.; Nielsen, S.S.; Sandøe, P. Estimating the Population of Unowned Free-Ranging Domestic Cats in Denmark Using a Combination of Questionnaires and GPS Tracking. Animals 2022, 12, 920. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12070920
Samet, L.E.; Vaterlaws-Whiteside, H.; Harvey, N.D.; Upjohn, M.M.; Casey, R.A. Exploring and Developing the Questions Used to Measure the Human–Dog Bond: New and Existing Themes. Animals 2022, 12, 805. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12070805
Stevenson, R.; Morales, C. Trauma in Animal Protection and Welfare Work: The Potential of Trauma-Informed Practice. Animals 2022, 12, 852. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12070852
Sulkama, S., Salonen, M., Mikkola, S. et al. Aggressiveness, ADHD-like behaviour, and environment influence repetitive behaviour in dogs. Sci Rep 12, 3520 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-07443-6
Conferences, Seminars & Events
Beef Welfare Symposium to Focus on Emerging Issues in Cattle Welfare, 28th April 4.00am AET (Michigan State Univ)
2nd Australian Biosecurity Symposium, Gold Coast, 3 – 5 May 2022. (Registration)
Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit Workshop – Increaing Adoption. 10 – 11 May, Armidale, NSW. (Details)
Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour – Workshop On Ethics Of Animal Behaviour And Welfare Research, online 21-22 June, UK daytime (ASAB)
UFAW International Conference, Edinburgh UK June 28-29 (Details)
HSA International Conference – Livestock Welfare during Transport, Marketing & Slaughter. 30 June – 1 July 2022. Edinburgh UK. (Details)
Australian Association of Animal Sciences Conference. 5 – 7 July 2022. (AAAS2022)
2022 ANZCCART Conference, 26th to 28th July, Melbourne, Victoria. (ANZCCART)
European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming & International Conference on Precision Dairy Farming, 29 Aug-2 Sept University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna (Vetmeduni)
The 55th Congress of the International Society of Applied Ethology, 4 – 8 Sept 2022. N Macedonia. (ISAE)
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