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Hearing Their Pain: Acoustic Monitoring

Wild animal welfare is a field that is still in its early stages. Remote acoustic monitoring systems could have a major impact on how we measure animals’ affective states. READ MORE

Injecting Science Into The Debate About Rodeos

There is little scientific evidence on the experience of bucking horses at rodeo events. This study offers some reassurance on their welfare, but advocates need to stay on top of [...] READ MORE

The Evolution Of Companion Dogs

Companion dogs are prone to loneliness, anxiety, and depression. A study of free-roaming village dogs shows how understanding "petification" can help us improve our companions' lives. READ MORE

The Crucial Role Of Human-Animal Relationships On Farms

Human-animal relationships have direct effects on farmed animal health and welfare, and caretaker attitudes affect how animals are treated. READ MORE

Wild Animal Agency And Why It’s Important

Traditional wild animal conservation treats animals as passive, predictable beings. This paper argues for an approach that considers their agency in conservation decisions. READ MORE

Connecting Chicken Cognition And Welfare

Studying chickens’ cognition is important if we want to effectively improve their on-farm welfare. READ MORE

Some Zoos Want To Do The Right Thing, But…

Zoos may offer enrichment to their animals, but keepers don’t always know why, how, or even who it’s meant to benefit. READ MORE

Measuring A “Good Life” For Farmed Animals

An absence of pain is not pleasure. Animal welfare science increasingly recognizes that good welfare for farmed animals means they have an opportunity to enjoy their lives. READ MORE

Animal-Assisted Therapy From A Dog’s Perspective

Therapy dogs play an important role in improving the lives of many people, yet few studies explore the welfare of the dogs. This survey of handlers explored the dimensions of [...] READ MORE

Hearing Their Pain: Acoustic Monitoring

Injecting Science Into The Debate About Rodeos

The Evolution Of Companion Dogs

The Crucial Role Of Human-Animal Relationships On Farms

Wild Animal Agency And Why It’s Important

Connecting Chicken Cognition And Welfare

Some Zoos Want To Do The Right Thing, But…

Measuring A “Good Life” For Farmed Animals

Animal-Assisted Therapy From A Dog’s Perspective

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Hearing Their Pain: Acoustic Monitoring

Injecting Science Into The Debate About Rodeos

The Evolution Of Companion Dogs

The Crucial Role Of Human-Animal Relationships On Farms

Wild Animal Agency And Why It’s Important

Connecting Chicken Cognition And Welfare

Some Zoos Want To Do The Right Thing, But…

Measuring A “Good Life” For Farmed Animals

Animal-Assisted Therapy From A Dog’s Perspective

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