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Perception of Brazilian Agricultural Sciences Students on Animal Welfare: A Profile-based Approach. 巴西农业科学系学生对动物福利的看法：基于个人资料的方法。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2025-04-01 Epub Date: 2023-10-11 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2023.2268505

Maria Eugênia Andrighetto Canozzi, Susana Cardoso, Cristian Rogério Foguesatto, João Augusto Rossi Borges

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Effects of Confinement Rearing and Sodium Chloride Treatment on Stress Hormones and Gene Expression in Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta splendens). 封闭饲养和氯化钠处理对暹罗斗鱼（Betta splendens）应激激素和基因表达的影响

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2025-03-26 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2025.2481884

Chanoknan Sintuprom, Wirawan Nuchchanart, Sahabhop Dokkaew, Chak Aranyakanont, Raveewan Ploypan, Andrew P Shinn, Ratchakorn Wongwaradechkul, Nguyen Dinh-Hung, Ha Thanh Dong, Satid Chatchaiphan

{"title":"Effects of Confinement Rearing and Sodium Chloride Treatment on Stress Hormones and Gene Expression in Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta splendens).","authors":"Chanoknan Sintuprom, Wirawan Nuchchanart, Sahabhop Dokkaew, Chak Aranyakanont, Raveewan Ploypan, Andrew P Shinn, Ratchakorn Wongwaradechkul, Nguyen Dinh-Hung, Ha Thanh Dong, Satid Chatchaiphan","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2025.2481884","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2025.2481884","url":null,"abstract":"Siamese fighting fish are typically reared individually in confined spaces under commercial practices. This study examined stress responses-plasma cortisol, blood chemistry, and stress-related gene expression-during confinement and evaluated sodium chloride (NaCl) as a cost-effective mitigation strategy. Fish (0.12 ± 0.04 g) were individually housed in 250 mL bottles with 150 mL water for 14 days. Control fish were kept in freshwater, while treated fish received 0.5% NaCl. Baseline parameters were collected before confinement, with further assessments at days 1, 3, 7, and 14. No significant differences in plasma cortisol, glucose, or hematological values were found between baseline and confined controls. However, confined fish showed upregulation of GR, MR, and HIF-1α and downregulation of HSP70 and HSP90, particularly at day 3, with levels returning to baseline by day 14. The NaCl treatment significantly reduced cortisol levels and the expression of HSP70, HSP90, GR, and MR (p < 0.05). These findings suggest that while confinement induces transient molecular stress responses, it does not significantly affect physiological stress markers, and 0.5% NaCl can help alleviate stress during confinement.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143733276","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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Assessing the Effects of Organic Zinc And/Or Omega 3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Immunity, Lipoproteins, Cortisol, and Testosterone Production in Zoo-Housed African Lions (Panthera Leo). 评估补充有机锌和/或欧米茄3脂肪酸对动物园饲养的非洲狮（Panthera Leo）免疫力、脂蛋白、皮质醇和睾丸激素产生的影响。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2025-03-26 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2025.2484276

Samar Samy, Amr I Zaineldin, Eldsoky Nassef, Abdelnasser Bakr, Sayed Hegazi

{"title":"Assessing the Effects of Organic Zinc And/Or Omega 3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Immunity, Lipoproteins, Cortisol, and Testosterone Production in Zoo-Housed African Lions (Panthera Leo).","authors":"Samar Samy, Amr I Zaineldin, Eldsoky Nassef, Abdelnasser Bakr, Sayed Hegazi","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2025.2484276","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2025.2484276","url":null,"abstract":"In a 90 days trial,12 zoo-housed male african lions were divided into four groups: control (CON), zinc (ZT), omega 3 (OT), and zinc omega 3 mixture (ZOT) supplement. OT group received 3 g/kg linseed oil, ZT group received 60 mg/kg, and ZOT group received 3000 mg alpha linolenic acid (ALA) and 60 mg zinc/day/orally. In comparison to control (p < 0.05), the feed additive supplemented groups (ZT, OT, and ZOT) showed substantial improvements in the blood immunological indicators. ZOT showed the highest improvement in hematological parameters and globulin level (p < 0.05), while liver enzyme activity (AST and ALT) showed the lowest improvement (p < 0.05). Fecal cortisol metabolites level was significantly lower in tested groups compared to control with lowest values in case of OT and ZOT groups (p < 0.05). Fecal testosterone metabolite levels were higher dramatically in case of feed additives supplementation with highest level in case of ZOT group (p < 0.05). When compared to other groups, the OT and ZOT groups had significantly higher HDL and lower LDL levels (p < 0.05). in conclusion, we may infer that zinc and omega 3 combination have a synergistic effect in improving immunity, general health and reproductive hormone production in zoo-housed African lions.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143712140","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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Evaluating Qualitative Behavioral Assessment and Ethogram Techniques for Captive Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis). 圈养黑犀牛定性行为评估与心电图技术评价。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2025-03-24 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2025.2481883

Emily J Hughes, Tony King, Todd R Lewis

{"title":"Evaluating Qualitative Behavioral Assessment and Ethogram Techniques for Captive Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis).","authors":"Emily J Hughes, Tony King, Todd R Lewis","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2025.2481883","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10888705.2025.2481883","url":null,"abstract":"Maintaining high animal welfare in zoos is a persistent concern for practitioners and regulators, yet assessing welfare remains challenging. Welfare assessment techniques should be rapid and noninvasive, as traditional methods are often invasive, time-consuming, or costly. Qualitative Behavioral Assessment (QBA) is a promising alternative to ethograms. This study evaluated QBA's usefulness in assessing behavior in ten captive black rhinos in a UK zoo by comparing it with ethogram data. QBA descriptors meaningfully overlapped with ethogram behaviors, for example, agonistic behaviors like horn clash aligned with Angry, Startled, and Nervous, while playful behaviors like head fling matched Lively and Excited. Correlations emerged between techniques; for instance, naso-nasal greeting and environmental investigation correlated with Active and Interested, while tactile contact negatively correlated with Angry and Nervous. Individual rhinos accounted for ~35% of (co)variation, with coefficient plots identifying significant key ethogram behaviors/QBA descriptors. The strong overlap within a joint model suggests QBA is a valuable welfare assessment tool that complements ethogram data collection for this species.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143694155","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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Effects of Circulation Fans on Broiler Welfare Indicators in Commercial Houses During Cold Seasons. 寒季循环风机对商品房肉鸡福利指标的影响

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2025-02-16 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2025.2464560

Zoie McMillian, Jonathan Moyle, Gregory Martin, Anna Magnaterra, Ashlyn Snyder, Shawna Weimer

{"title":"Effects of Circulation Fans on Broiler Welfare Indicators in Commercial Houses During Cold Seasons.","authors":"Zoie McMillian, Jonathan Moyle, Gregory Martin, Anna Magnaterra, Ashlyn Snyder, Shawna Weimer","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2025.2464560","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2025.2464560","url":null,"abstract":"Physical and behavioral characteristics of individual animals can be used as indicators of their welfare status. The objective of this pilot study was to evaluate the effect of circulation fans on indicators of broiler welfare in commercial houses during colder months in the eastern United States. This study was conducted on two flocks of 36,000 straight-run broilers raised in four commercial houses on one farm site, totaling 288,000 birds. Two houses had 16 circulation fans (Fans), and two did not (control, No Fans). At weeks 3 and 6 of age, litter moisture was measured, bird behavior was video recorded, and physical assessments of broiler welfare were conducted. Independent of treatment, mobility and active behaviors decreased as birds aged (p < 0.0001). At week 6, birds in the control houses had a greater prevalence and severity of footpad dermatitis (p = 0.004), hock burn (p = 0.0003), and prevalence of dirty feathers (p < 0.0001). The results of this study indicate that air circulation strategies in commercial houses affect footpad dermatitis, hock burn, and feather cleanliness, providing insight into the impact of circulation fans on indicators of broiler welfare.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143434416","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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From: "It's just how she walks …" to "… any lameness is a welfare issue" - UK stakeholders' perspectives on chronic lameness in dairy cows. 从：“这只是她走路的方式……”到“……任何跛行都是一个福利问题”——英国利益相关者对奶牛慢性跛行的看法。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2025-02-04 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2025.2452956

Laura Muir, Helen R Whay, Jo Hockenhull, Emma L Mellor

{"title":"From: \"It's just how she walks …\" to \"… any lameness is a welfare issue\" - UK stakeholders' perspectives on chronic lameness in dairy cows.","authors":"Laura Muir, Helen R Whay, Jo Hockenhull, Emma L Mellor","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2025.2452956","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2025.2452956","url":null,"abstract":"Lameness in dairy cows is a prevalent welfare problem and imposes direct and indirect economic costs on producers. Lameness can be acute or chronic, however, a shared definition of what constitutes chronic lameness is currently lacking amongst stakeholders. Our study used structured interviews to address this gap. We interviewed 22 UK-based participants (eight veterinarians, eight dairy farmers, three foot-trimmers; two were veterinarians and dairy farmers; another was a farmer and foot trimmer). Stakeholder responses found good agreement with work done by previous authors, e.g., on behavioral and production-related lameness indicators; and that lame cows experience pain because of their lameness and, thus, suffer compromised welfare. Participants used descriptive terms (e.g., \"recurrent\") and suggested measurable characteristics (e.g., bout duration) to define chronic lameness. Stakeholders reported that chronic lameness not only affects cow welfare but also reduces the wellbeing of people working with them; and also raised concerns over the environmental costs of chronic lameness, such as increased culling and reduced sustainability. Developing some of our findings into a future definition of chronic lameness would be the first step in understanding and quantifying the extent of this problem.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143191508","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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Development of a welfare assessment protocol for migratory goats in the North-Western Himalayan region. 喜马拉雅西北地区迁徙性山羊福利评估方案的制定。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2025-01-21 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2025.2452970

Ankaj Thakur, Ml Kamboj, P K Dogra, Brij Vanita

{"title":"Development of a welfare assessment protocol for migratory goats in the North-Western Himalayan region.","authors":"Ankaj Thakur, Ml Kamboj, P K Dogra, Brij Vanita","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2025.2452970","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2025.2452970","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to develop a welfare assessment protocol specifically for migratory goats, acknowledging that migratory pastoralism, while allowing natural behavior expression, can compormise welfare due to environmental stressors and malnutrition. Existing research predominantly focuses on intensive systems, leaving a gap in migratory system assessment. Adapted from the AWIN framework, the protocol was developed through a systematic literature review and expert consultation (N = 46), prioritizing welfare indicators using Likert scale and Weighted Average Index. The protocol includes five welfare domains - feeding, environment/facility around camping, health, behavior, and performance - with 32 indicators (5, 6, 9, 5, and 7 per domain,). Weighted scores were allocated as 25, 15, 30, 15, and 15,respectively, totalling100. Cronbach's alpha of 0.90 confirmed reliability and internal consistency, with content validity supported by 91.30% expert agreement. Feasibility testing across varying altitudes and physiological stages validated the protocol in high altitude, vertical migratory systems, However, further testing is required for low-altitude, horizontal migratory systems to address environmental and management differences. This protocol offers a taiilored framework for assessing welfare in migraotry goat systems..","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143017150","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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Welfare Status in Dairy Cows during Confined and Grazing Periods in the North American Pacific Northwest using Blood Parameters and Visual Assessments. 利用血液参数和目测评价北美太平洋西北部奶牛在圈养和放牧期间的福利状况。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2025-01-16 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2025.2451942

Angela Krueger, Jenifer Cruickshank, Serkan Ates, Erminio Trevisi, Massimo Bionaz

{"title":"Welfare Status in Dairy Cows during Confined and Grazing Periods in the North American Pacific Northwest using Blood Parameters and Visual Assessments.","authors":"Angela Krueger, Jenifer Cruickshank, Serkan Ates, Erminio Trevisi, Massimo Bionaz","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2025.2451942","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2025.2451942","url":null,"abstract":"Grazing is usually associated with higher well-being in dairy cows. However, current research on the welfare of grazing cows lacks validation via blood profiling. We monitored four dairy farms that seasonally graze in the temperate North American Pacific Northwest, USA, to address this gap. We collected blood and hair samples and scored the animals for welfare-related visual evaluations during the dry period and early and late lactation stages during the confined and grazing periods. Over 20 blood parameters were analyzed, plus cortisol in the tail hair as a stress indicator. Blood profiling indicated that cows during the grazing period had a more stable metabolism across the stages of lactation, a more robust immune system, and slightly greater inflammation than during the confined period. The amount of cortisol in the hair was lower in cows during the grazing vs. confined period. Only a few direct animal measurements were affected, including a better body condition and cleanliness score compared to the confined period. Overall, our data indicate better welfare conditions in cows during the grazing period compared to the confined period.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":" ","pages":"1-21"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143017151","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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Types of Environmental Enrichments Offered for Cats and their Association with Housing Features and Cat Personality. 为猫提供的环境丰富类型及其与住房特征和猫个性的关系。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2025-01-10 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2024.2448339

Luana da Silva Gonçalves, Daiana de Souza Machado, Isadora de Castro Travnik, Aline Cristina Sant' Anna

{"title":"Types of Environmental Enrichments Offered for Cats and their Association with Housing Features and Cat Personality.","authors":"Luana da Silva Gonçalves, Daiana de Souza Machado, Isadora de Castro Travnik, Aline Cristina Sant' Anna","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2024.2448339","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2024.2448339","url":null,"abstract":"Environmental enrichment designed in accordance with the cats' individuality and household characteristics is one of the most effective and widely used tools to enhance feline welfare. This study aimed to evaluate the types of environmental enrichments provided by cat guardians and their associations with housing features and cat personality. An online questionnaire was developed including questions about types of enrichment provided, housing features (indoor vs. outdoor, house vs. apartment), and a scale with 18 personality traits. A total of 3,083 responses were collected. Most of the guardians declared to provide environmental enrichment items for their cats. The items most offered were play interaction (77.4%), access to a balcony and/or window with a protective net (72.7%), places to hide (54.5%), and toys (46.0%). The items with lower frequencies were water fountains (34.5%), self-groomers (11.3%), outdoor walks on a leash (6.5%), and food puzzles (3.5%). The choice of enrichment items was more related to housing features than to the cat's personality. Enrichment provision was more associated with indoor housing and cats living in apartments than with cats living outdoors and in houses.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142959043","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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Geographic Transitions of Domestic Cats in Urban Areas through Animal Adoption Centers and the Implications for Population Dynamics. 城市地区家猫通过动物收养中心的地理变迁及其种群动态的影响。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2024-12-20 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2024.2438645

D T Tyler Flockhart, Sophie M Moore, Samuel T Decker, R Julia Kilgour

{"title":"Geographic Transitions of Domestic Cats in Urban Areas through Animal Adoption Centers and the Implications for Population Dynamics.","authors":"D T Tyler Flockhart, Sophie M Moore, Samuel T Decker, R Julia Kilgour","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2024.2438645","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2024.2438645","url":null,"abstract":"Animal shelters address animal welfare in communities through the intake and outcome of companion animals, but these efforts affect population dynamics of companion animals based on the distance animals are moved and the factors that underlie intake and outcome. Using data from an animal shelter in Washington, DC we analyzed cat intakes and outcomes based on geographic and socioeconomic factors. Most intakes were stray cats (59%) and cats relinquished by owners (38%) and most outcomes were adoptions (84%). The highest number of intakes were in high development, low-income neighborhoods, whereas the lowest number of intakes were in low development, high-income neighborhoods. The highest number of outcomes were to high-income neighborhoods and there was a trend toward more outcomes in neighborhoods further from the shelter. Cats returned to the shelter were more likely to originate from areas near the shelter whereas cats that were relinquished originated from areas further from the shelter. Stray intakes were less common, and returns to shelter were more common, in high-income, high development areas. Seized cats originated from low-income neighborhoods. Relative to adoptions, the proportion of returned to owner outcomes was higher in low-income neighborhoods that were closer to the shelter as well as high-income neighborhoods that were distant from the shelter. Our results highlight the factors underlying cat intakes and outcomes in shelters that ultimately determine where, when, and how animals are moved across one urban area; these factors must be considered when developing cat population management plans to reach animal welfare and societal goals.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":" ","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142866559","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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