Changes in the welfare of mink (Neovison vison) with date of assessment in the winter and growth periods have limited effects on the overall WelFur categorisation

Authors: A. F. Marsbøll, B. I. F. Henriksen, B. K. Hansen, S. H. Møller

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, feasibility, mink production, reliability, welfare assessment, welfur

2019

Evaluation of management in North American zoos to enhance breeding success of the fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) ex situ population

Authors: Jilian M. Fazio, Elizabeth W. Freeman, Erika Bauer, Larry Rockwood, Edward C. M. Parsons

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: animal welfare, ex situ conservation, ex situ husbandry, felids, reproductive behavior

2019

Farm Manager Involvement in an Equine on-farm Welfare Assessment: Opportunities for Education and Improvement

Authors: C. Dubois, T. J. Devries, D. B. Haley, P. Lawlis, K. Merkies

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, assessment, education, equine, on-farm, stable yard

2019

A Global Review of Animal-Visitor Interactions in Modern Zoos and Aquariums and Their Implications for Wild Animal Welfare

Authors: Neil D'Cruze, Sophie Khan, Gemma Carder, David Megson, Emma Coulthard, John Norrey, Georgina Groves

Publication/Journal: Animals

Keywords: conservation, education, tourism, wildlife, Word Association for Zoo and Aquariums

2019

An investigation using different data gathering methods into the prevalence of behavioral problems in shelter dogs—A pilot study

Authors: Simona Normando, Gianna Di Raimondo, Elena Bellaio

Publication/Journal: Journal of Veterinary Behavior

Keywords: behavioral problems, behavioral test, direct behavioral observation, dog, proxy, shelter

2019

A retrospective study of mortality in Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) in UK zoos

Authors: Joseph Heaver, Michael Waters

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: carcinoma, disease, European, felid, zoological

2019

Case control study on environmental, nutritional and management-based risk factors for tail-biting in long-tailed pigs

Authors: P. A. Kallio, A. M. Janczak, A. E. Valros, S. A. Edwards, M. Heinonen

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, environment, feeding, pig, risk factor, tail-biting

2018

Early life stress and cortisol: A meta-analysis

Authors: Nia Fogelman, Turhan Canli

Publication/Journal: Hormones and Behavior

Keywords: cortisol, early life, hpa axis, meta-analysis, stress

2018

Farmer perspectives on welfare outcome assessment: learnings from four farm assurance scheme consultation exercises

Authors: L. van Dijk, S. Elwes, D. C. J. Main, S. M. Mullan, J. Jamieson

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, dairy, farm assurance schemes, farmer perspectives, laying hens, outcome-based measures

2018

Preliminary study on current perceptions and usage of training equipment by horse enthusiasts in Canada

Authors: Katrina Merkies, Lindsay Nakonechny, Cordelie DuBois, Emilie Derisoud

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: equine industry survey, learning theory, spur use, training equipment, whip use

2018