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🔍 Advancing animal welfare in guinea pig meat production This new study examined the practices, welfare challenges, and potential opportunities associated with guinea pig meat production in South America. 🔗 Read the full article here: ow.ly/itVM50VQHzi #AnimalWelfare

How do dressage riders balance their love for horses with horse welfare amid the sport’s demands? This study explored the cultural context of dressage coaching with Equestrian Canada-accredited coaches & highlights systemic issues around #horsewelfare. 🔗ow.ly/1CSq50VQWES

📖 NEW BOOK REVIEW 📖 Check out the latest book review published in Animal Welfare: Practical Human Behaviour Change for the Health and Welfare of Animals by Bronwen Williams. Reviewed by Grace Carroll. 🔗 Read the full review here: ow.ly/uCBq50VTOl3 #AnimalWelfare

🔍NEW STUDY highlights the risks to equine welfare throughout the slaughter process. Findings suggest that reducing ante-mortem stress may improve the effectiveness of stunning, & that captive-bolt gun use should be refined to ensure accurate targeting. 🔗doi.org/10.1017/awf.20…

🔍 New study develops a welfare assessment tool for captive Yangtze finless porpoises using the Five Domains Model. It helps facilities, researchers, & caregivers better support the physical & psychological well-being of these complex marine mammals.🔗ow.ly/rcL750VX91M

🔍 NEW pilot study aimed to investigate the impact of observation duration on pain assessment and intra-observer reliability in piglets using video recording. 🔗Read the full article here: ow.ly/8fB550W0FT6 #AnimalWelfare #AnimalWelfareScience

🔍 Over a trillion wild finfish are slaughtered each year, typically without stunning. This study critically maps global evidence on the issue, revealing major gaps in #fishwelfare research & urgent need for species-specific practices in wild fisheries.🔗ow.ly/yKpP50W0KqL

🔍 This recent study examined the effects of visitor absence on the welfare of captive Sumatran orangutans during COVID-19 lockdowns. 🔗 Read the full article here: ow.ly/9bts50W0rfR #AnimalWelfare #AnimalWelfareScience #Orangutans

🔍 NEW study explored the multidimensional roles of working animals, including donkeys, horses, and mules, in livelihood improvement across Ethiopia. 🔗Read the full paper here ow.ly/uks050W0rze #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare #DonkeyWelfare

🔍 Two new studies explore the long-term impact of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for veterinarians in India. ⬇️Read them here: 🔗 Article 1: ow.ly/oExu50W4heI 🔗 Article 2: ow.ly/fEA450W4Eec #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

📢 Explore our latest Collection on Positive Animal Welfare - research focused on animals' quality of life through positive experiences. We’re expanding this Collection, so if your work links positive emotions to welfare, get in touch! 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/w1Me50W4Jxs

🎉 A Milestone Moment for Animal Welfare 🎉 We’re celebrating the 1000th published article edited by our Managing Editor, Steve Weddell! A tribute to his quiet brilliance, unwavering dedication, & deep commitment to #animalwelfarescience. Here’s to Steve & the next 1000!

🔍 NEW STUDY explores whether successive negative contrast, the way dogs react to an unexpected drop in reward quality, can be used to assess their emotional state. 🔗 Read it here: ow.ly/qCt650W5yCl #AnimalWelfareScience

🔍 This recent study reviewed emergency handling of overturned pig transport vehicles in Denmark using a #OneWelfare approach, highlighting key challenges in coordination, #animalwelfare, and responder safety. 🔗 Read the article: ow.ly/UpuZ50W8pZZ #AnimalWelfareScience

🔍 NEW STUDY surveyed Official Veterinarians in UK & Ireland to assess job satisfaction & perceptions of #animalwelfare at slaughter. Findings highlight challenges such as workplace isolation, ethical dilemmas, & conflicts with business operators. 🔗 ow.ly/RwbM50W8quk

🔍 NEW STUDY examines the use of mechanical rump pushers in a UK cattle slaughter plant. 🔗 Read the full article here: ow.ly/sn4G50W9T1i #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

🔍 NEW study explores how exercise impacts #equinewelfare in the UK. Surveying 804 horse owners, the research found that while exercise is linked to reduced risk of laminitis & Equine Metabolic Syndrome, many owners face barriers to providing exercise. 🔗 ow.ly/1c6m50W9V2U

🔍RECENT STUDY explores dog owners' experiences post-adoption. Findings emphasise that the adjustment for dogs often extends beyond four months, highlighting need for longer-term support to ensure successful #dogadoption & to improve #animalwelfare. 🔗 ow.ly/6HRk50W8wA7

📢 New study shows physical enrichment (like brushes & ropes) can improve growth & locomotor play in indoor-housed calves & heifers. Findings suggest that future welfare guidelines should incorporate environmental enrichment for cattle housed indoors. 🔗ow.ly/e8z150Wcblk

🔍 New study on captive North Island brown kiwi finds 39% had health issues, 20% showed behavioural problems, more common in nocturnal exhibits. Highlights variation in husbandry & calls for clearer guidelines & further research to improve #animalwelfare.🔗ow.ly/XTkn50WcR0G