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Jun 21 2011 | Faunalytics

Violence Against Human And Nonhuman Animals

The connections between human and animal violence are of great interest to animal advocates. This blog post explores the research. READ MORE

Jun 15 2011 | Carol Glasser

Do Lobsters Feel Pain?

People often have negative emotional reactions to lobsters that in turn lead them to make uneducated and often negative assumptions about them. READ MORE

Jun 7 2011 | Faunalytics

Impact Of Acute Clinical Mastitis On Cow Behavior

Observation of six cows with acute endotoxin mastitis and analysis of milk samples from each, led a team of researchers to conclude that cows do not exhibit typical sickness behavior like lying down. Instead, when inflicted with this condition, the cows spent less time lying down and more time eating silage. These cows also ruminated less frequently and drank less when the udder was significantly swollen, leading researchers to conclude that pain in the udder overrides the "motivational state" of the cow's illness behavior. READ MORE

May 23 2011 | Faunalytics

Risk Of Salmonella In Alternative Housing Systems

In this study more eggs were internally contaminated by Salmonella in aviary systems when compared to eggs produced in cage and floor systems. READ MORE

May 2 2011 | Faunalytics

A Survey Of Dairy Calf Management Practices In Canada That Affect Animal Welfare

This Canadian study examined dairy producers management practices that negatively affected calf welfare. READ MORE

Apr 29 2011 | Faunalytics

Willingness To Pay For Other Species’ Well-Being

Willingness to spend more money on animal welfare is correlated with household size, ideological conservatism, and the belief that choices actually matter. READ MORE

Apr 26 2011 | Faunalytics

On Mandatory Labeling Of Animal Welfare Attributes

The following article examines U.S. policy considerations and consumer support for mandatory labeling of animal welfare practices on farmed animal products. READ MORE

Apr 25 2011 | Faunalytics

Charismatic Krill? Size and Conservation in the Ocean

The collection and study of small and passive zooplankton may color the perception of scientists and the general public toward this species. READ MORE

Apr 3 2011 | Faunalytics

National Equine Health Survey 2010

An examination of British horse welfare has found lameness to be the most frequent horse health problem, alongside weight management. READ MORE

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