Publications

Development of an animal welfare tool for zoo-housed primates, considering intra- and inter-rater reliability

Over the past few decades, the concept of animal welfare has become increasingly prominent in Western societies. Faced with this collective awareness, various organisations are now making it a point of honour to consider the welfare of their animals. This...

Year Published: 2024Topics: Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Dazord, A., Primault, M. 2024. Development of an animal welfare tool for zoo-housed primates, considering intra- and inter-rater reliability. Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research 12(2), 69–78.

Evaluation of the quality of recovery from general anesthesia in dogs with two different low doses of dexmedetomidine

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of recovery from general anesthesia with the administration of two low doses of dexmedetomidine in canine patients. For this blind randomized clinical trial study, 30 dogs undergoing general anesthesia for...

Year Published: 2024Topics: Anesthesia & SedationAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Di Franco, C., Nocera, I., Melanie, P. et al. 2024. Evaluation of the quality of recovery from general anesthesia in dogs with two different low doses of dexmedetomidine. Animals 14(9), 1383.

Impact of enriched environment on motor performance and learning in mice

Neuroscience heavily relies on animal welfare in laboratory rodents as it can significantly affect brain development, cognitive function and memory formation. Unfortunately, laboratory animals are often raised in artificial environments devoid of physical and social stimuli, potentially leading to biased...

Year Published: 2024Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Dijkhuizen, S., Van Ginneken, L. M. C., IJpelaar, A. H. C. et al. 2024. Impact of enriched environment on motor performance and learning in mice. Scientific Reports 14(1), 5962.

Early-life contact with non-maternal adult cows and a pasture-based rearing environment influence behavioural responses of dairy heifers to novelty

The complexity experienced in early life can affect trait development of individuals, including sociability and fearfulness. The modern dairy calf's rearing environment often lacks environmental and social complexity. This study examined the effects of early-life, non-maternal adult contact and access...

Year Published: 2024Topics: Rearing & Weaning, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Cattle

Citation: Field, L., Hemsworth, L., Jongman, E. et al. 2024. Early-life contact with non-maternal adult cows and a pasture-based rearing environment influence behavioural responses of dairy heifers to novelty. Animal Welfare 33, e18.

Evaluation of indicators of acute emotional states in dogs

A complete assessment of animal welfare requires not just an understanding of negative emotional states, such as fear and anxiety, but also of positive states, such as calmness and happiness. However, few studies have identified accurate and reliable indicators of...

Year Published: 2024Topics: Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Flint, H. E., Weller, J. E., Parry-Howells, N. et al. 2024. Evaluation of indicators of acute emotional states in dogs. Scientific Reports 14(1), 6406.

Social stability via management of natal males in captive rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

Keystone individuals are expected to disproportionately contribute to group stability. For instance, rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) who police conflict contribute towards stability. Not all individuals' motivations align with mechanisms of group stability. In wild systems, males typically disperse at maturity...

Year Published: 2024Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Pritchard, A. J., Beisner, B. A., Nathman, A. et al. 2024. Social stability via management of natal males in captive rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 27(2), 408–425.

Influence of deep-litter bedding materials on environmental and welfare-related factors in boar studs

In recent years, it has become increasingly difficult for artificial insemination (AI) centers to procure high-quality bedding materials. The aim of this study was to investigate influences of bedding materials on selected environmental and welfare-related aspects in breeding boars. Including...

Year Published: 2024Topics: Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Riedel, A., Pieper, L., Lautner, M. et al. 2024. Influence of deep-litter bedding materials on environmental and welfare-related factors in boar studs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 273, 106215.

Housed dairy cows utilise varied environmental enrichments and show diverse inter-individual variation in habituation

There is currently a focus on the importance of providing positive experiences to farm animals, which can be facilitated through the provision of environmental enrichment. Brushes are an established enrichment resource for dairy cows, however, enrichment opportunities beyond this appear...

Year Published: 2024Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Cattle

Citation: Russell, A. L., Randall, L. V., Kaler, J. et al. 2024. Housed dairy cows utilise varied environmental enrichments and show diverse inter-individual variation in habituation. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 274, 106241.

Utilization of enrichment objects by growing pigs in a commercial facility and the impact on behavior and skin lesions

Environmental enrichment is a way to provide growing pigs with a complex environment to explore and occupy themselves as they grow. Single point enrichment can provide some complexity to the environment while not having the drawbacks of substrate enrichment, including...

Year Published: 2024Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Pig

Citation: Smith, K. C., Pierdon, M. K. 2024. Utilization of enrichment objects by growing pigs in a commercial facility and the impact on behavior and skin lesions. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 272, 106181.

Pain management in zebrafish: Report from a FELASA Working Group

Empirical evidence suggests fishes meet the criteria for experiencing pain beyond a reasonable doubt and zebrafish are being increasingly used in studies of pain and nociception. Zebrafish are adopted across a wide range of experimental fields and their use is...

Year Published: 2024Topics: Analgesia, Emotion, Pain, & SentienceAnimal Type: Fish, Zebrafish

Citation: Sneddon, L. U., Schroeder, P., Roque, A. et al. 2024. Pain management in zebrafish: Report from a FELASA Working Group. Laboratory Animals 58(3), 261–276.