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The Application of Scientific Evidence-Based Changes to an Animal Shelter’s Rehoming Practices 以科学证据为基础改变动物收容所的领养做法

Animal Behaviour and Welfare Cases Pub Date : 2024-06-03 DOI: 10.1079/abwcases.2024.0013

Karen E. Griffin

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Editorial: Animal-Assisted Interventions 社论：动物辅助干预

Animal Behaviour and Welfare Cases Pub Date : 2024-04-23 DOI: 10.1079/abwcases.2024.0009

Lori Kogan

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Pain Assessment in Cattle during Castration Using Facial Expressions as a Promising Tool 利用面部表情评估牛在阉割过程中的疼痛是一种可行的工具

Animal Behaviour and Welfare Cases Pub Date : 2024-03-26 DOI: 10.1079/abwcases.2024.0008

Mostafa Farghal

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How Important are Best Practices and a Horse’s Characteristics to Protect Welfare During Equine Air Transport? 最佳实践和马的特性对保护马匹空运期间的福利有多重要？

Animal Behaviour and Welfare Cases Pub Date : 2024-03-13 DOI: 10.1079/abwcases.2024.0007

B. Padalino, M. Felici, L. Nanni Costa, N. Cogger, CB Riley

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Developing a Formal Animal-Assisted Therapy Program Across Disciplines at a Preschool with Welfare Considerations for Canine Participants 在一所幼儿园制定跨学科的正式动物辅助治疗计划，并考虑到犬类参与者的福利问题

Animal Behaviour and Welfare Cases Pub Date : 2024-01-31 DOI: 10.1079/abwcases.2024.0005

Katrina Winsor

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Animal Welfare Concerns of Farm-Based Education Programs 农场教育计划对动物福利的关注

Animal Behaviour and Welfare Cases Pub Date : 2023-12-18 DOI: 10.1079/abwcases.2023.0029

S. Kapral

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Evaluate Emotional State Based on Temperature Readings 根据温度读数评估情绪状态

Animal Behaviour and Welfare Cases Pub Date : 2023-12-18 DOI: 10.1079/abwcases.2023.0031

Jashim Uddin

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Behavioural Issues in Horses Working in Human Mental Healthcare Services 马匹在人类心理保健服务中的行为问题

Animal Behaviour and Welfare Cases Pub Date : 2023-11-30 DOI: 10.1079/abwcases.2023.0025

Katy Schroeder

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Incorporating Shelter Dogs in On-Campus Animal-Assisted Interventions 将收容犬纳入校内动物辅助干预措施

Animal Behaviour and Welfare Cases Pub Date : 2023-11-29 DOI: 10.1079/abwcases.2023.0026

Anastasia C. Stellato, Emily Webberson

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The Use of Operant Conditioning to Enhance the Management and Welfare of Captive Kingsnakes 利用操作性条件反射加强人工饲养王蛇的管理和福利

Animal Behaviour and Welfare Cases Pub Date : 2023-11-28 DOI: 10.1079/abwcases.2023.0024

Liam Sinclair

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