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Dec 23 2013 | Kathryn Asher

The Visitor Effect in Petting Zoo-housed Animals: Aversive or Enriching?

This study examined how the behavior of animals in a petting zoo is affected by the presence of visitors. READ MORE

Aug 8 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Religious Slaughter: Evaluation of Current Practices in Selected Countries

Review of procedures involved in religious slaughter of cattle, sheep, goats, and poultry, assessing variations in handling, restraint, stunning, neck cutting, bleeding, etc., as well as signs of pain and [...] READ MORE

May 7 2013 | Faunalytics

Rescued Goats At A Sanctuary Display Positive Mood After Former Neglect

An experiment has shown that goats are likely to be able to recover from past trauma at animal sanctuary farms. READ MORE

Sep 11 2012 | Faunalytics

The Visibility And Invisibility Of Pigs, Part Two: The Disappearing Slaughterhouse

The case study in 1821 of the "grand Procession of the Victuallers" is telling of the changed status of animals raised for slaughter between todays society and the past. READ MORE

Aug 9 2012 | Faunalytics

Number Of Animals Kept In Costa Rican Households

This survey of Costa Rican households studied the incidence, species, and number of non-human animals kept in Costa Rican households. READ MORE

Jul 26 2012 | Faunalytics

Somali Goat Meat Preference Survey

This survey of Somali residents in Minneapolis found that goat meat is the primary meat product for Somalis and 53% eat 7 meals of goat a week. READ MORE

Jul 20 2012 | Faunalytics

Meat Consumption And Raising Livestock On Personal Farming Plots

This article examined the meat consumption habits of Russians, the percentage of farmers and the most commonly raised farmed animals in Russia. READ MORE

Jul 20 2012 | Faunalytics

Livestock And Meat Trade Data

This report by the USDA gave information on the U.S. meat trade, with reports on the quantities, imports, exports, and more. READ MORE

Mar 18 2012 | Faunalytics

Trends And Sources Of Zoonoses And Food-Borne Outbreaks In 2010

This 2010 report covers food outbreaks in the European Union and the frequency of zoonoses. READ MORE

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