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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

New Evidence Suggests Cleaner Fishes Recognize Themselv...

Cleaner fishes can pass a carefully designed mirror test study by recognizing themselves and acting upon ecologically relevant marks on their bodies. READ MORE

Are Dog Films Giving Us Unrealistic Expectations Of Our...

Stories about dogs who save the day can cause the demand for specific breeds to increase. However, on-screen portrayals don’t always translate to real-world companionship. READ MORE

How Routine Changes Can Impact Dog Behavior: Lessons Fr...

Pandemic restrictions allowed dog guardians to spend more time at home with their companion animals. But can too much of a good thing be harmful? READ MORE

Could Your Dog’s Diet Be Influencing Their Behavi...

Just like us, our canine companions can survive on a poor diet, but will thrive more when their nutrition is optimal. This blog post dives into how dog diet affects [...] READ MORE

Accounting For Animal Welfare In Human Conflict

War has an immense impact on non-human animals. This paper considers consider the costs of our conflicts on non-human animals through theories of proportionality and necessity. READ MORE

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

New Evidence Suggests Cleaner Fishes Recognize Themselv...

Are Dog Films Giving Us Unrealistic Expectations Of Our...

How Routine Changes Can Impact Dog Behavior: Lessons Fr...

Could Your Dog’s Diet Be Influencing Their Behavi...

Accounting For Animal Welfare In Human Conflict

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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

New Evidence Suggests Cleaner Fishes Recognize Themselv...

Are Dog Films Giving Us Unrealistic Expectations Of Our...

How Routine Changes Can Impact Dog Behavior: Lessons Fr...

Could Your Dog’s Diet Be Influencing Their Behavi...

Accounting For Animal Welfare In Human Conflict

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