Essays about: "human-animal interaction"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the words human-animal interaction.

1. 1. Befogat eller ej? : en studie baserad på anmälningar som inkommit mot djurhälsopersonal till ansvarsnämnden för djurens hälso- och sjukvård gällande avlivning av djur mellan åren 2018-2022

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

   Author : Hannah Vickers; [2023]
   Keywords : ansvarsnämnden för djurens hälso- och sjukvård; djurvälfärd; anmälningar; avlivning;

   Abstract : Nowadays, pets are considered family members and are therefore important to a lot of people, especially if there is a strong human-animal bond between them. Owners can contact animal health personnel if the animal is sick, or if they need help to have the animal euthanized, which could be considered essential to maintain good animal welfare. READ MORE

3. 2. Can You Pet the Dog? : Exploring the experiential impact of sociable animal interaction in games

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

   Author : Frida Björnfot; Sofia Rautiainen; [2023]
   Keywords : digital game; game design; human-animal interaction; player experience; virtual animals;

   Abstract : The feature to “pet” animals in digital games is highly requested by players in online discourse, but there is a lack of research on its utility from a game design perspective. This thesis aims to gain a preliminary understanding of the effects of optional, sociable animal interaction to further inform game design decisions. READ MORE

4. 3. 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

5. 4. Human-Animal Interactions in the Early Life of Dairy Calves : effect of brushing on behavior and health

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

   Author : Patricia Bilsland; [2023]
   Keywords : dairy calf; tactile stimulation; brushing; human-animal interaction; anthrozoology; health; individual housing; behavior;

   Abstract : This study was conducted to investigate the influence of positive human-animal interactions and tactile stimulation on the behavior and health of young dairy calves. 16 individually housed calves were divided into two groups: One group received tactile stimulation by manual brushing for 30 minutes twice daily for 10 days, and the control group was housed in the same settings but was not brushed. READ MORE

6. 5. The impact of production system on animal welfare of cattle prior to slaughter : from loading on-farm to stunning at the slaughterhouse

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

   Author : Elin Johansson; [2022]
   Keywords : Animal Behaviour; Human-animal interaction; Protocol; Direct observations; Loading; Transport; Unloading; Driving race; Conventional; KRAV-certified;

   Abstract : The slaughter process, from loading the animals on the transport on-farm until stunning at the slaughterhouse, makes our production animals exposed to stressful situations and unknown environments. Animal welfare prior to slaughter has been questioned for several years and science behind how animal welfare is affected is lacking. READ MORE