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  1. Acquire and make easily accessible to zoo and aquarium professionals the current body of knowledge on animal welfare and ethics.
  2. Conduct and facilitate welfare assessments and applied welfare research on captive exotic animals.
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Changes in human health parameters associated with a touch tank experience at a zoological institution

Authors: John M. Sahrmann, Amy Niedbalski, Louise Bradshaw, Rebecca Johnson, Sharon L. Deem

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: nature deficit disorder, one health, physiological, psychological, stress

2016

The Effect of Familiarity on Behavior of Kenneled Dogs During Interactions With Conspecifics

Authors: Anne J. Pullen, Ralph J. N. Merrill, John W. S. Bradshaw

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: behavior, dogs

2013

Fear responses to noises in domestic dogs: Prevalence, risk factors and co-occurrence with other fear related behaviour

Authors: Emily J. Blackwell, John W. S. Bradshaw, Rachel A. Casey

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: behavioural therapy, dog behaviour, fear, noise phobia, socialisation

2013

Could empathy for animals have been an adaptation in the evolution of Homo sapiens?

Authors: J. W. S. Bradshaw, E. S. Paul

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, domestication, empathy, homo sapiens, nurturance, pet-keeping

2010

Preferences for toy types and presentations in kennel housed dogs

Authors: Anne Jennifer Pullen, Ralph John Ndende Merrill, John William Stephen Bradshaw

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: domestic dog, enrichment, object play, preference, toys, welfare

2010

Anthropomorphism and anthropocentrism as influences in the quality of life of companion animals

Authors: J.W.S. Bradshaw, R.A. Casey

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, anthropocentrism, anthropomorphism, cat, dog, emotion

2007

Applying the Heat to Research Techniques for Species Conservation

Authors: Clive R. McMahon, Corey J. A. Bradshaw, Graeme C. Hays

Publication/Journal: Conservation Biology

Keywords: conservation biology, ethics, methodology, research techniques

2007

Assessing quality of life in companion and kennelled dogs: a critical review

Authors: C.J. Hewson, E.F. Hiby, J.W.S. Bradshaw

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, assessment, definitions, dog, quality of life, stress

2007

Behavioural and glucocorticoid responses of dogs (Canis familiaris) to kennelling: Investigating mitigation of stress by prior habituation

Authors: Nicola J. Rooney, Samantha A. Gaines, John W. S. Bradshaw

Publication/Journal: Physiology & Behavior

Keywords: cortisol, domestic dog, habituation, kennelling, stress, welfare

2007

Elephants in circuses: Analysis of practice, policy, and future

Authors: G. A. Bradshaw

Publication/Journal:

Keywords: animal welfare, captivity, circus, elephant, stress, training, transport, trauma, well-being

2007

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