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Cognitive Group Testing Promotes Affiliative Behaviors in Dolphins. 认知小组测试促进海豚的亲和行为

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2022-12-05 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2022.2149267

Eszter Mátrai, Suzanne M Gendron, Michael Boos, Ákos Pogány

{"title":"Cognitive Group Testing Promotes Affiliative Behaviors in Dolphins.","authors":"Eszter Mátrai, Suzanne M Gendron, Michael Boos, Ákos Pogány","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2022.2149267","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10888705.2022.2149267","url":null,"abstract":"Ex-situ research in aquariums and zoological settings not only support scientific advancement, they also provide opportunities for education, facilitating both mental and physical stimulation, consequently improving welfare. This study aimed to investigate the impact of cognitive testing on the well-being of a group of male Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins. The occurrence of affiliative, aggressive and potentially stereotypical behaviors was assessed based on seven monitored behavior types and compared between \"Session days\" and \"Non-session days.\" The consistency of the impact was assessed over a three-year period. The analyses revealed that \"Play with enrichment,\" \"Affiliative tactile,\" \"Social play\" and \"Synchronous swim\" were significantly higher, while \"Aggression\" was significantly lower on Session days than on Non-session days. Individual analysis showed significant increase in the positive welfare indicators in all dolphins during Session days. The social network analysis of aggressive interactions between group members also supported an overall decrease of aggression during Session days. These results indicate that dolphin groups that voluntarily participate in cognitive tests under human care benefit from the testing and show an improvement in animal welfare while contributing to scientific advancement.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":" ","pages":"165-179"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10815496","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Assessment of animal welfare in fattening pig farms certified in good livestock practices. 通过良好畜牧规范认证的肥猪养殖场的动物福利评估

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2022-01-04 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2021.2021532

Andrea Martinez, Eliana Donoso, Rick Obrian Hernández, Jorge A Sanchez, Marlyn H Romero

{"title":"Assessment of animal welfare in fattening pig farms certified in good livestock practices.","authors":"Andrea Martinez, Eliana Donoso, Rick Obrian Hernández, Jorge A Sanchez, Marlyn H Romero","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2021.2021532","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10888705.2021.2021532","url":null,"abstract":"Commercial swine producers are responsible for implementing changes in their production systems to ensure animal welfare. The objective of this study is to evaluate the levels of animal welfare on rearing and fattening farms certified in good animal husbandry practices using the Welfare Quality® protocol. Eighty-one certified commercial farms (n = 2,150 pigs), distributed in six geographical areas of Colombia, were evaluatedby six trained veterinarians. . A multilevel analysis was performed to identify variables associated with the animal welfare/farm rating and to identify behavioral variables. Farms evaluated had an enhanced (n = 68, 83.9%), followed by excellent (n = 7, 8.7%) and acceptable (n = 6, 7.4%) level of animal welfare. Variables significantly associated with the overall protocol rating (R2 = 0.37) were temperature comfort (OR: 1.05, p = 0.008), absence of disease (OR: 1.06, p = 0.02) and absence of pain (OR: 1.06, p = 0.0001). Significant differences in behavioral measures were observed across farms (P < 0.05). The high animal welfare scores of certified farms suggest changes in producers' understanding and attitudes towards production and animal welfare.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":"1 1","pages":"33-45"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44592459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Exploring buyer's preferences to propose strategies to improve dog welfare in Brazil. 探索买家的偏好，提出改善巴西狗福利的策略。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2023-11-16 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2023.2282972

Gustavo Roberto Dias Rodrigues, Eduarda da Silva Oliveira, Vanessa Theodoro Rezende, Janine França, Camila Raineri

{"title":"Exploring buyer's preferences to propose strategies to improve dog welfare in Brazil.","authors":"Gustavo Roberto Dias Rodrigues, Eduarda da Silva Oliveira, Vanessa Theodoro Rezende, Janine França, Camila Raineri","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2023.2282972","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2023.2282972","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to investigate trends and concerns related to the commercialization of dogs in Brazil. The authors analyzed 1,500 ads for the sale of Miniature Schnauzer, Chihuahua, and German Spitz breeds using the methodology of hedonic price analysis. Marginal and relative values of attributes were calculated for puppy sex, coat, age, pedigree, vaccination and deworming, seller type and region, using ordinary least squares. The most valued attributes for each breed were identified as selling by kennels, pedigree, and coat color. The results suggest that this market niche is willing to pay for guarantees of better dog breeding, which represents an opportunity for the development of certification labels for origin and good practices for kennels. Such labels could become an effective strategy to ensure greater transparency and better welfare standards in the Brazilian dog market. This study also provides valuable insights for the development of guidelines and public policies aimed at improving animal welfare and reducing information asymmetry in the pet market.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2023-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134650604","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Going to the office - What's in it for the dog? 去办公室-里面有什么给狗的？

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2023-10-13 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2023.2268540

S Foltin, L M Glenk

{"title":"Going to the office - What's in it for the dog?","authors":"S Foltin, L M Glenk","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2023.2268540","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2023.2268540","url":null,"abstract":"Benefits and challenges of dogs being present at the office were analyzed from three perspectives: the company view, the dog owner (employee) and the dog view. For companies, office dogs may serve as a branding symbol, leading to higher employee satisfaction and productivity, increased stress resilience and fewer turnover intentions. Yet, companies need to apply pet policies, risk management strategies and mitigate nuisance such as barking, loose fur or excrement. Additional breaks to walk the dogs are required and other employees or customers may be irritated. Employees take advantage of stress reduction, social support, higher job satisfaction, not having to leave their animal at home. Still, an office dog is an added responsibility in terms well-being, safety, distraction from work and emotional involvement. Although the animal perspective has not yet been scientifically addressed, we propose potential benefits such as less separation distress by having the owner nearby, higher social engagement and additional walks during breaks. Challenges for dogs may involve unwanted attention, aversive environmental stimulation, being restrained via leash or crate, irritation caused by conspecifics, emotional contagion or individual requirements.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2023-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41221413","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Handling End-of-Life Situations in Small Animal Practice: What Strategies do Veterinarians Contemplate During their Decision-Making Process? 在小动物实践中处理生命终结的情况：兽医在决策过程中会考虑什么策略？

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2023-10-11 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2023.2268516

E Deelen, F L B Meijboom, T J Tobias, F Koster, J W Hesselink, T B Rodenburg

{"title":"Handling End-of-Life Situations in Small Animal Practice: What Strategies do Veterinarians Contemplate During their Decision-Making Process?","authors":"E Deelen, F L B Meijboom, T J Tobias, F Koster, J W Hesselink, T B Rodenburg","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2023.2268516","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10888705.2023.2268516","url":null,"abstract":"This study researched end-of-life (EoL) decision-making processes in small animal practices in the Netherlands, focusing on strategies veterinarians contemplate during this process. Fourteen veterinarians were interviewed about animal end-of-life decision-making. The results of these interviews show that the decision-making process consists of three steps. The first step is to assess the animal's health and welfare. During the second step, veterinarians consider the position of the owner. Based on steps 1 and 2, veterinarians decide in step 3 whether their advice is to a) euthanize or b) contemplate one or more strategies to come to a decision or potentially alter the decision. These results can support members of the veterinary profession to reflect on their decision-making process. If veterinarians know what strategies their peers use to deal with EoL situations, this can help to reduce the stress they experience in such situations. In addition, veterinarians may find inspiration for new strategies in the study results. For the veterinary profession itself, the current results can be used as a starting point for describing best practices for EoL decision-making in small animal practice.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2023-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41221414","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Population Estimates and the Effect of Trap-Neuter Return Program on the Free-Roaming Dog Population in Hong Kong SAR. 香港特别行政区流浪狗数量估计及陷阱-绝育回归计划对流浪狗数量的影响。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2023-08-05 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2023.2240229

Hannah B Tilley, Shu Ping Ho, Fiona Woodhouse, Amanda Whitfort

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'Obedient, but cheeky': Human expectations of canine behaviour and companionship. “听话，但又厚脸皮”:人类对狗的行为和陪伴的期望。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2023-07-06 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2023.2233885

Danielle Stephens-Lewis, Kimberley Caroline Schenke

{"title":"'Obedient, but cheeky': Human expectations of canine behaviour and companionship.","authors":"Danielle Stephens-Lewis, Kimberley Caroline Schenke","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2023.2233885","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2023.2233885","url":null,"abstract":"Whilst dogs are adored companions worldwide, high numbers continue to be relinquished each year due to perceived behavioral concerns. Subsequently, this paper addresses the question; What are guardian's expectations of canine behavior and companionship? A total of 175 participants responded to a qualitative semi-structured survey, distributed online. Following a reflexive thematic analysis , five themes are discussed; A well-balanced dog, Obedient, Affection and Connection, Shared Interests, and Commitment. The findings highlight a wide range of expectations typically moving beyond realistic behavior and capabilities for both dogs and guardians. Resultantly, we call for clearer conceptualization of canine behavior, particularly in relation to the distinction between observable behavior and behavioral interpretations (personality, temperament etc.). Clarification on the facets of dog behavior, in addition to better understanding guardian expectations, will aid the development of educational materials aimed at supporting existing human-dog relationships and the adoption matching process within canine adoptions. Cumulatively, this would aid successful human-dog bonding, reducing the risk for relinquishment. These findings build on the recently proposed Perceived Canine Reactivity Framework.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2023-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9755303","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Rescued Cats Prefer to Scratch Fabrics Commonly Used to Cover Upholstered Furniture. 获救的猫更喜欢抓通常用来覆盖软垫家具的织物。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2023-07-01 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2021.1949595

Alexandre P Rossi, Cassia R C Dos Santos, Caroline M Maia, Claudia C B Terzian, Deisy F Predebon, Juliana S C de Queiroz, Laraue P M Pereira, Marina Z N Bastos, Maurício Choinski, Patricia E Tsapatsis, Samantha R M de Assis, Tatiana M Corrêa

{"title":"Rescued Cats Prefer to Scratch Fabrics Commonly Used to Cover Upholstered Furniture.","authors":"Alexandre P Rossi, Cassia R C Dos Santos, Caroline M Maia, Claudia C B Terzian, Deisy F Predebon, Juliana S C de Queiroz, Laraue P M Pereira, Marina Z N Bastos, Maurício Choinski, Patricia E Tsapatsis, Samantha R M de Assis, Tatiana M Corrêa","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2021.1949595","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2021.1949595","url":null,"abstract":"Preference responses of cats for scratching fabrics commonly used on furniture were evaluated during four consecutive days in three Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that rescue companion animals. Cats were grouped and their choices were registered at a group level (no individual identification). Daily choices for chenille, suede, synthetic leather, or waterproof grosgrain fabrics were evaluated for the cats' groups. A preference for chenille and non-preference for synthetic leather and waterproof grosgrain was found, independent of the NGO. In conclusion, although not using chenille does not assure that cats stop scratching furniture - especially if no other option to scratch is available - synthetic leather and waterproof grosgrain seem to be less attractive fabrics for these animals. Further studies are needed to investigate whether these findings apply to cats in a home scenario, when just one or a few individuals are usually present and only one type of fabric covering furniture is commonly available. Although we did not investigate the effect of providing scratching posts for these animals, we recommend such posts are available in the environment as scratching behavior is important to cats.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":"26 3","pages":"313-324"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10888705.2021.1949595","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9631918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Silence is Golden: Auditory Preferences in Zoo-housed Gorillas. 沉默是金:动物园大猩猩的听觉偏好。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2023-07-01 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2021.1968400

Jordyn Truax, Jennifer Vonk

{"title":"Silence is Golden: Auditory Preferences in Zoo-housed Gorillas.","authors":"Jordyn Truax, Jennifer Vonk","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2021.1968400","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2021.1968400","url":null,"abstract":"Enrichment is presented to improve the welfare of captive animals but sound is frequently presented with the assumption that it is enriching without assessing individuals' preferences. Typically, presented sounds are unnatural and animals are unable to choose which sounds they can listen to or escape them. We examined preferences of three zoo-housed gorillas for six categories of sound. The gorillas selected unique icons on a computer touchscreen that initiated brief samples of silence, white noise, nature, animal, percussion, and electronic instrumental sounds. Following training, gorillas selected each sound paired with silence (Phase 2), each sound paired with each other sound (Phase 3), and one sound among all other sound categories (Phase 4). Initially, a single sound was associated with each icon, but additional exemplars of the category were added in phases 5-8. Preferences were generally stable and one gorilla showed a strong preference for silence. Although there were individual differences, a surprising general preference for unnatural over natural sounds was revealed. These results indicate the importance of assessing preferences for individuals before introducing auditory stimulation in captive habitats.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":"26 3","pages":"404-419"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9633904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Glucocorticoid Production, Activity Levels, And Personality Traits Of Fennec Foxes (Vulpes zerda) Managed For Different Roles In Zoos. 动物园中不同角色管理下耳廓狐的糖皮质激素分泌、活动水平和人格特征。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2023-07-01 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2021.1980725

Corinne P Kozlowski, Karen L Bauman, Ashley D Franklin, John M Sahrmann, Marieke Gartner, Eli Baskir, Sheri Hanna, Kathleen LaMattina, Alice Seyfried, David M Powell

{"title":"Glucocorticoid Production, Activity Levels, And Personality Traits Of Fennec Foxes (Vulpes zerda) Managed For Different Roles In Zoos.","authors":"Corinne P Kozlowski, Karen L Bauman, Ashley D Franklin, John M Sahrmann, Marieke Gartner, Eli Baskir, Sheri Hanna, Kathleen LaMattina, Alice Seyfried, David M Powell","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2021.1980725","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2021.1980725","url":null,"abstract":"Fecal glucocorticoid metabolite (FGM) concentrations, activity, and personality were assessed for 35 fennec foxes (Vulpes zerda) to determine whether animals managed as ambassadors differed from exhibit or off-exhibit animals. A FGM assay, pedometer, and personality assessment tool were validated. Then, fecal samples and movement data were collected during winter and summer periods. Handling was recorded, and the personality of each fox was evaluated. Generalized linear mixed models assessed the relationships between FGM concentrations, activity, personality, handling, sex, season, rearing type, and role. FGM concentrations did not differ in relation to role or handling. Foxes were most active at night; the time of peak activity did not vary with role or handling. Foxes were more active in winter; males were more active than females, and ambassador foxes were more active than off-exhibit animals. Hand-reared foxes were more sociable, and, at one institution, ambassador foxes were more sociable than foxes in other roles. These results suggest that management for ambassador programs is not associated with changes in glucocorticoid production or circadian patterns but may increase activity and be associated with greater sociability.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":"26 3","pages":"420-437"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9625626","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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