Essays about: "human-animal-relationship"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the word human-animal-relationship.

  1. 1. Domestication effects on the human-chicken relationship

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

    Author : Ruth Demree; [2023]
    Keywords : attentiveness; chicken; domestication; human-animal relationship; social cognition; social learning;

    Abstract : Domesticated species possess certain cognitive abilities that allow them to thrive in an environment with regular human interaction, and these interactions contribute to the overall human-animal relationship. Studying the human-animal relationship allows us to better understand how domesticated animals perceive and navigate their environment, which can then be used to improve their welfare. READ MORE

  3. 2. Social behaviour and sociability traits of dairy calves raised in a cow-calf contact system : cow-calf together project

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Maria Mwebaza Nabukalu; [2021]
    Keywords : cow-calf contact system; socialization; animal welfare; sociality; sociability; dairy calves; affiliative and antagonistic behaviours;

    Abstract : Calves are usually separated from their dams a few hours after birth, placed in individual house pens, cages or hutches and fed on milk replacer. This system has many welfare and ethical implications on the dam and calf, especially as regards to their bonding and natural behaviours. READ MORE

  4. 3. Gentling dairy calves : behavioural responses during brushing

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Victoria Linder; [2020]
    Keywords : brushing; human-animal relationship; calves; behaviour; positive emotions; positive welfare;

    Abstract : 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

  5. 4. 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 Health

    Author : Sarah Aspenström; [2018]
    Keywords : Animal Training; Positive Reinforcement; Zoo Animal; Zoo Animal Training; Clicker Training; Human Animal Relationship; Intrinsic Motivation; Husbandry Training; Transportation Training; Red Panda; Nordens Ark; Ailurus fulgens; Positive Emotions; Motivation; Control; Weighing Animals;

    Abstract : 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

  6. 5. Oönskade beteenden hos katt : – prevalens och riskfaktorer

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Beatrice Lindehag Oja; [2018]
    Keywords : Katt; oönskat beteende; aggressivitet; rumsrenhetsproblem; olämpligt klösbeteende; oro; riskfaktorer;

    Abstract : Katt (Felis silvestris catus) är ett vanligt och populärt sällskapsdjur världen över. Många djurägare upplever dock oönskade beteenden hos sina katter, det vill säga beteenden som är naturliga för katten, men uppfattas som problem av djurägaren. READ MORE