The Animal Welfare Collaborative

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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.

O/S = Overseas source

News 16 - 29 June 2022

Cross-sectoral

What would a national livestock standstill entail? (Sheep Central)
Ethicist’s commentary on use of Ventilation Shut Down (Univ Copenhagen O/S)
$1million funding boost to RSPCA South Australia to fight animal cruelty (Murray Valley Standard)
New Research Identifies Key Differences Between Intentional Animal Abuse and Neglect (AWI O/S)
Animal agriculture 'threatens human survival' (Food Manufacture O/S)

Cattle in beef & dairy production

Videos emerge of heat stress deaths in US feedlot cattle (Beef Central)
Maleny Dairies addresses animal welfare concerns with artificial insemination, adoption (ABC)

Pigs in pork production

Comfortable sow, healthier piglets (Teagasc O/S)
Study finds mixed litter system, enrichment promotes pig resilience (National Hog Farmer O/S)
Pig problems as the NZ debate over farrowing crates continues (Otago Daily Times O/S)
Researchers create music as environmental enrichment for pigs (National Hog Farmer O/S)

Poultry in meat & egg production

Costco violates animal welfare laws to sell $4.99 chicken, suit says (Washington Post O/S)
UK Government confirms consultation into ending cages in farming (Farming UK O/S)
Pressure grows on UK egg sector to end beak trimming (Poultry World O/S)
Cages for laying hens banned from new coops, to be phased out in existing ones (Times of Israel O/S)
Genetically Engineered Hens Made to Kill Their Own Chicks (Epoch Times O/S)
From cages to cage free – an industry perspective (Poultry World O/S)

Sheep in meat & wool production

Biological defleecing trials produce promising results in 'potential game changer' for wool industry (ABC)
UK MPs view mulesing footage as FTA is reviewed (Sheep Central)
Non-mulesed premiums of 250 cents lead wool lift (Sheep Central)
Gippsland sheep farmer gets 10-year animal ban (Sheep Central)

Animals in transit & at slaughter

Ban on ritual slaughter rejected by Brussels Parliament (Brussels Times O/S)

Animals in aquaculture and wild caught

Mowi scoops animal welfare award (Seafood Source O/S)

Animals in research & teaching

What do we owe former lab chimps? (National Geographic O/S)

Animals in racing, sports & work

Racing greyhounds to be monitored from birth to retirement by e-tracking system in NSW (ABC)
Greyhound racing: despite waning public support, governments are spending big to keep the industry running (The Conversation)
Equestrian leaders to address public perception of horse sport (HorseTalk O/S)
Horse welfare charity head says racing faces 'very difficult problem' over whip (Racing Post O/S)

Animals in zoos, aquaria & the wild

Animal welfare groups sue US retailers allegedly selling banned kangaroo leather shoes (The Guardian)
Giraffes simply don’t belong in zoos – no wild animals do! (Born Free O/S)

Pets & companion animals

Dogs Regulate Their Behavior Like Kids Do (Tech Networks)
Sheep Lost in the Wild for Years Unrecognizable After 57lbs of Wool Sheared (Newsweek)

Podcasts & presentations

Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It’s So Hard to Think Straight About Animals – Hal Herzog (Univ Guelph)

Policy

Research Briefing: The use of cages for farmed animals (UK Parliament O/S)

Other/Publications

Scientists in China successfully use AI to clone pigs (Pig World O/S)
Addington, Lynn & Randour, Mary. (2022). Intentional Cruelty Versus Neglect: New Insights on Animal Cruelty Crimes and Implications for Policy. Criminal Justice Policy Review. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F08874034221098918
Bernardino T, Carvalho CPT, Batissaco L, Celeghini ECC, Zanella AJ (2022) Poor welfare compromises testicle physiology in breeding boars. PLoS ONE 17(5): e0268944. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0268944
L.M. Collins, L.M. Smith. Review: Smart agri-systems for the pig industry. Animal, Volume 16, Supplement 2, 2022, 100518. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731122000696
Düpjan Sandra, Dawkins Marian Stamp. Animal Welfare and Resistance to Disease: Interaction of Affective States and the Immune System. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9, 2022. https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fvets.2022.929805
Foraita, M., Howell, T. & Bennett, P. Development of the dog executive function scale (DEFS) for adult dogs. Anim Cogn (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10071-022-01629-1
Ingenbleek Paul T. M., Krampe Caspar. The End of Animal Welfare Labelling as We Know It? Persisting Problems at the Consumer Level and PLF-Based Solutions. Frontiers in Animal Science, 3, 2022. https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fanim.2022.81989
Silvia Ivemeyer, Johanna Preußer, Daniela Haager, Christel Simantke, Prisca Waldherr, Kristina Kull, Gesa Utz, Ute Knierim, Christoph Winckler. Impact of enhanced compared to restricted milk feeding on the behaviour and health of organic dairy calves. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, Volume 252, 2022, 105655. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159122001137
Ocepek, M.; Andersen, I.L. The Effects of Pen Size and Design, Bedding, Rooting Material and Ambient Factors on Pen and Pig Cleanliness and Air Quality in Fattening Pig Houses. Animals 2022, 12, 1580. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12121580
I. Anna S. Olsson, Birte L. Nielsen, Irene Camerlink, Péter Pongrácz, Huw D.R. Golledge, Jen-Yun Chou, Maria Camila Ceballos, Alexandra L. Whittaker. An international perspective on ethics approval in animal behaviour and welfare research. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, Volume 253, 2022, 105658. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159122001162

Parois, S.P., Van Der Zande, L.E., Knol, E.F. et al. A multi-suckling system combined with an enriched housing environment during the growing period promotes resilience to various challenges in pigs. Sci Rep 12, 6804 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-10745-4
Resare Sahlin, K., Trewern, J. A systematic review of the definitions and interpretations in scientific literature of ‘less but better’ meat in high-income settings. Nat Food 3, 454–460 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-022-00536-5
Stygar Anna H., Krampe Caspar, Llonch Pol, Niemi Jarkko K. TITLE=How Far Are We From Data-Driven and Animal-Based Welfare Assessment? A Critical Analysis of European Quality Schemes. Frontiers in Animal Science, 3, 2022. https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fanim.2022.874260
Kirsi-Marja Swan, Helena Telkänranta, Camilla Munsterhjelm, Olli Peltoniemi, Anna Valros. Access to chewable materials during lactation affects sow behaviour and interaction with piglets. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, Volume 234, 2021, 105174. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159120302628

Conferences, Seminars & Events

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)
Dr. Lotta Berg (Swedish Uni Ag Sci) –”Compliance with Animal Welfare Regulations: Drivers and Consequences” 9 July 2.00am AEST (Univ Guelph)
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)
77th WAZA Annual Conference, 23 – 27 October, Tenerife. (Details)

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