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Dec 19 2013 | Kathryn Asher

A Survey of Foot Problems, Stereotypic Behaviour and Floor Type in Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus) in European Zoos

This article examined whether foot problems in captive Asian elephants can be linked to the type of floor in their enclosure and engagement in repetitive behavior. READ MORE

Dec 19 2013 | Faunalytics

Sexualized Violence and the Gendered Commodification of the Animal Body in Pacific Northwest US Dairy Production

This article examines the treatment of female and male cows in the U.S. dairy industry, finding that they are subjected to routine forms of sexualized violence in everyday agricultural practice, perpetuated by the commodification of their productive and reproductive capacities. READ MORE

Dec 19 2013 | Kathryn Asher

The Implications of Husbandry Training on Zoo Animal Response Rates

This research explored the efficacy of training and its impact on keeper-animal relationships, concluding that training can reduce animals’ fear of humans and may contribute to positive keeper-animal relationships and improved animal welfare. READ MORE

Dec 5 2013 | Kathryn Asher

2012 National Pet Obesity Survey Results

An unhealthy body weight is a leading health concern for companion animals in the U.S. READ MORE

Nov 19 2013 | Kathryn Asher

A Survey: What Seattle Thinks About the Woodland Park Zoo’s Elephant Program

This survey sought opinions from Seattleites on retiring the zoo’s elephants, perceptions of the credibility of the zoo’s task force on the topic, and the likelihood they would visit the zoo if there were no longer an elephant exhibit. READ MORE

Nov 7 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Evaluation of the Addition of In-cage Hiding Structures and Toys and Timing of Administration of Behavioral Assessments…

This study explored how long it takes cats to acclimatize to life in a municipal shelter and what role enrichments (a toy and a hiding box) play in easing the transition. READ MORE

Nov 5 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Using Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Measures for Assessing and Reducing the Stress of Dogs in Shelters: A Review

This article reviews research on the stress of shelter dogs as measured by activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. READ MORE

Oct 24 2013 | Kathryn Asher

New Directions for Zoo Animal Welfare Science

This paper discusses trends in zoo animal welfare assessment toward measurement of physical, emotional and mental well-being of individual animals, as well as consideration of subjective experience and positive affective states, in addition to resource-based assessments (e.g. appropriate space, shelter, nutrition.) READ MORE

Oct 24 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Heat Stress: A Major Contributor to Poor Animal Welfare Associated with Long-Haul Live Export Voyages

This paper, authored by veterinarians, discusses ways of measuring heat stress and suggests that the industry model may not adequately protect animals from poor welfare. READ MORE

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