Essays about: "human-animal relationship"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 19 essays containing the words human-animal relationship.
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6. The Animal in the Mirror : Zoomorphism and Anthropomorphism in Life of Pi
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för språkstudierAbstract : This essay explores the application of zoomorphism and anthropomorphism in Yann Martel’s novel Life of Pi. The novel, rather than being a mere shipwreck-narrative or a miraculous tale with religious overtones, is also a story about the complicated and perhaps inevitably divided relationship between humans and animals. READ MORE
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7. Gentling dairy calves : behavioural responses during brushing
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : The human-animal relationship is important from an ethical standpoint as it influences the welfare of both animals and stockpeople. The importance of positive aspects of animal welfare, such as rewards and pleasures, have gained increasing interest in recent years. READ MORE
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8. Effects of stockperson attitudes and handling on finishing pig behaviour and mental state
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : This study is part of an ongoing project, PigTraWel (2019) which aims to investigate interactions between animal transporters and slaughter pigs during loading and unloading by mapping different driving methods, their effects on pigs and transporters and the efficiency of the work. Pigs are exposed to a number of environmental stressors prior to slaughter that can affect pig behaviour and welfare, the working situation of stockpeople involved and cause meat quality problems. READ MORE
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9. Guarding crops against the ‘protected pest’ : interactions among farmers, monkeys, and conservation staffs in a nature reserve of Guangxi, China
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Human-wildlife conflict has become a global challenge. Crop damage by wildlife can cause significant economic loss and primates such as monkeys can cause particular problem to farmers. READ MORE
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10. Zoo animal training – implications for the human-animal relationship, control and motivation : case study training red panda (Ailurus fulgens) for husbandry procedures
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : Zoo animals are trained for a lot of different reasons including facilitating husbandry procedures, physical exercise and mental stimulation. Training has also been shown to reduce stereotypies in captive wild animals. READ MORE
