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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

Oct 17 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Feather-Damaging Behavior in Companion Parrots: Are Species Differences Intrinsic or Caused by Variations in Husbandry?

An online survey of parrot guardians showed that the rate of feather-damaging behavior varied significantly across different species of parrots, although the behavior is rarely seen in the wild. READ MORE

Oct 15 2013 | Faunalytics

Applied Load On The Horse’s Back Under Racing Conditions

Racing saddles exert high peak pressures on bony areas, known to be highly sensitive to pressures, in horses. READ MORE

Oct 7 2013 | Faunalytics

Critical Analysis of Assessment Studies of the Animal Ethics Review Process

This paper gives an overview of studies assessing the performance of committees that review and approve animal research proposals. READ MORE

Oct 3 2013 | Faunalytics

Are Cats (Felis catus) from Multi-cat Households More Stressed?

This study found that stress levels did not vary significantly based number of cats per household, suggesting that other living conditions may play a greater role in cat stress. READ MORE

Sep 30 2013 | Faunalytics

Is Training Zoo Animals Enriching?

Training can benefit some zoo animals, but should be used with caution and avoided entirely in some cases. READ MORE

Sep 26 2013 | Faunalytics

Race Horse Deaths On British Racecourses In 2012

This report summarizes the statistics for fatalities in 2012, during which 143 race horses were reported to have died in the UK. READ MORE

Sep 20 2013 | Faunalytics

Global Analysis of Anthropogenic Debris Ingestion by Sea Turtles

This article reviews the literature published from 1985 to 2013 regarding the ingestion of marine debris by sea turtles. READ MORE

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