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Mar 21 2011 | Faunalytics

Avian Maternal Response To Chick Distress

This study examined the behavior of domestic hens and found that they exhibit emotions indicative of “empathy” when confronted with their chicks’ distress. READ MORE

Feb 8 2011 | Faunalytics

TV Survey Highlights Animal Cruelty In UAE

A survey in the United Arab Emirates found that 70% of respondents believe animal abuse is a larger problem in the Middle East than in the West and many believe that more needs to be done to tackle this issue. READ MORE

Dec 20 2010 | Faunalytics

Organic Eggs Taste Better

Research from Aarhus University finds that organic egg production means a better life for the hen, and that the right breed and right feed can result in better sensory properties for consumption. READ MORE

Nov 15 2010 | Faunalytics

Using Motivation To Feed To Assess The Importance Of Space For Broiler Chickens

This article describes a combination of feeding motivation and spatial preference testing among broiler chickens. The feeding motivation test was used to determine a "low" barrier height that non-food deprived chickens would not cross to get to food and a "high" barrier height that food deprived chickens would cross to get food to determine the spatial preferences of chickens. READ MORE

Nov 1 2010 | Faunalytics

HSUS Named Most Credible Farm-Animal Care Information Source

A survey to determine what the U.S. public deemed the most credible source of information on farm animal care found HSUS to be the most credible, followed by U.S. Department of Agriculture. Last on the list were farmers on large farms. READ MORE

Oct 26 2010 | Faunalytics

Heat-Related Mortality In Dairy Cattle: A Case Crossover Study

This study found that dairy cows that were exposed to heat over the cut-off, increased their risk of mortality by 1.6 times with a 4% increase for each degree of THI above the threshold. READ MORE

Oct 13 2010 | Faunalytics

Understanding Violence Against Companion Animals And People

According to much research, violence toward animals is often tied to violence toward humans and abusive children may become abusive adults. READ MORE

Sep 26 2010 | Faunalytics

Societal Perspectives And The Path To Permanent Change

This paper discusses the animal protection movements progress over the last two hundred years and how animals are being treated in comparison to before. READ MORE

Sep 3 2010 | Faunalytics

Issues With Investigating Animal Abuse

This paper presents a discussion on the meaning and definition of animal abuse, the methods used to investigate it, and the relationship between animal abuse and interpersonal violence. READ MORE

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