Essays about: "welfare assessment"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 139 essays containing the words welfare assessment.

  1. 16. Skillnader i smärtuttryck hos halta mjölkkor före och efter behandling av ortopediska sjukdomar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Alexandra Granlund; [2022]
    Keywords : smärtuttryck; nötkreatur; mjölkkor; hälta; smärtansikte; smärtskala;

    Abstract : Smärta är ett viktigt djurvälfärdsproblem hos nötkreatur och ortopediska sjukdomar som orsak till smärta är vanligt förekommande. Användningen av smärtlindring till nötkreatur varierar i hög grad vilket kan hänga ihop med svårigheterna till smärtbedömning. READ MORE

  3. 17. Assessment of fish welfare in trawl caught atlantic herring

    University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Aquatic Resources

    Author : Mafalda de Leitão Tomás; [2022]
    Keywords : welfare; pelagic fisheries; clupea harengus; stress;

    Abstract : With the gain of scientific evidence concerning nociception in fish, the awareness about fish's welfare has been increasing not only for authorities but also for consumers. However, there is still a long way to go concerning how fish are being caught and slaughtered. READ MORE

  4. 18. Positive welfare indicators of the domestic pig (Sus scrofa domesticus), a review : Which of the indicators are being used for the on-farm evaluation of pig’s positive welfare?

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för biologi och miljö (BOM)

    Author : Maria Papageorgiou; [2022]
    Keywords : Pig; Sus scrofa domesticus; positive welfare; positive welfare indicator; positive welfare assessment; play; social affiliative behaviors; vocalizations; Welfare Quality protocol for pigs;

    Abstract : Since the 1960s the focus of animal welfare has been mainly on the negative aspects of welfare and on minimizing and alleviating these negatives. Lately, the focus has been not only on the negative features of welfare that should be kept above a minimum standard, but also on the positive ones that should be enforced. READ MORE

  5. 19. How does hatchery stress affect the development of play behavior?

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

    Author : Gabrielle Lundén; [2022]
    Keywords : Animal behavior; Animal welfare; Gallus domesticus; Hatchery stress; Play behavior;

    Abstract : Play is a behavior mainly observed in young individuals that can differ greatly between species in both function and appearance. Presence of play indicates positive experiences in animals, making play a useful assessment tool for animal welfare. Commercial hatcheries expose chicks to several stressors that can affect both behavior and welfare. READ MORE

  6. 20. 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