Essays about: "human welfare"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 277 essays containing the words human welfare.

  1. 11. Resurser för hantering av sällskapsdjur med stressrelaterade beteenden i den veterinärmedicinska miljön : kartläggning av svenska veterinärklinikers resurser och hantering av katter och hundar som uppvisar stressrelaterade beteenden

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

    Author : Desirée Lennermark; [2023]
    Keywords : stressrelaterade beteenden; beteendemedicin; etologi; djurbeteende; veterinärkliniker; katt; hund; djurvälfärd;

    Abstract : Cats’ and dogs’ stress levels elevates when visiting veterinary practices, which can propose a welfare risk if not managed properly. Accompanied with raised stress levels, animals may respond with stress-related behaviours, as a result of emotions to frustration, fear, and aggression, presenting a threat to both themselves, their owners, and the veterinary staff. READ MORE

  3. 12. 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

  4. 13. Fysiologiska effekter vid stående och liggande immobilisering av asiatiska och afrikanska elefanter : praktisk utvärdering och litteraturstudie

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Tina Jansson; [2023]
    Keywords : afrikansk elefant; alfa2-adrenoceptoragonist; asiatisk elefant; fysiologi; immobilisering; opioid; sedering; xylazin;

    Abstract : Elefanten är världens nu största landlevande däggdjur och alla tre arter som finns är listade som hotade av olika grad. Att immobilisera vilda elefanter är en del av det artbevarande arbetet. Även elefanter i djurparker och så kallade arbetselefanter kan behöva immobiliseras, till exempel för vård eller transporter. READ MORE

  5. 14. Equine welfare assessment : assessing equine welfare using positive parameters

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Heidi Nevala; [2023]
    Keywords : human-horse relation; natural living conditions; social bond analysis; time budget;

    Abstract : This thesis examines positive parameters for assessing horse welfare. The purpose of the study was to examine what positive welfare parameters there are, and if they are valid or not. Data has been collected through a literature review. Findings suggest that behavioural indicators like yawning, vacuum chewing and play are not valid. READ MORE

  6. 15. The effect of separation anxiety on attention bias in dogs

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

    Author : Mathilda Riegertzon; [2023]
    Keywords : dogs; stress; separation anxiety; attention bias; animal welfare;

    Abstract : Many dogs suffer from separation anxiety and become excessively stressed when their owner is absent. Since many dogs are left home alone daily, their welfare is at stake. Attention bias tests (ABTs) have previously been used as a way to measure welfare in other non-human animals. READ MORE