Portrayals of Canine Obesity in English-Language Newspapers and in Leading Veterinary Journals, 2000–2009: Implications for Animal Welfare Organizations and Veterinarians as Public Educators
In industrialized societies, more than 1 in 3 dogs and people currently qualify as overweight or obese. Experts in public health expect both these figures to rise. Although clinical treatment remains important, so are public perceptions and social norms. This article presents a thematic analysis of English-language mass media coverage on canine obesity from 2000 […]
Correction to “Portrayals of Canine Obesity in English-Language Newspapers and in Leading Veterinary Journals, 2000–2009: Implications for Animal Welfare Organizations and Veterinarians as Public Educators”
In industrialized societies, more than 1 in 3 dogs and people currently qualify as overweight or obese. Experts in public health expect both these figures to rise. Although clinical treatment remains important, so are public perceptions and social norms. This article presents a thematic analysis of English-language mass media coverage on canine obesity from 2000 […]
Attitudes of Taiwan veterinarians towards animal welfare
A survey was carried out to examine the attitudes of veterinarians in Taiwan towards animal welfare issues and current systems related to animal protection. The respondents were asked to express the extent to which they agreed with the importance of the Five Freedoms and relevant education in animal welfare. The survey was sent to 889 […]
What do veterinarians mean by animal welfare? Evidence of an empirical study
The issue of animal welfare in intensive livestock production systems has been subjected to increasing attention from the wider public. Representatives from politics, media and the public discuss about the improvement of animal welfare standards. The opinion of veterinarians is perceived with little attention. As a result, there is little information about veterinarians’ attitudes towards […]