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🔍 NEW STUDY found #horsewelfare improves when housing allows natural behaviours, especially social interaction, while restricted housing can cause welfare issues. Need for long-term studies, standardised methods & solutions for space-limited settings. 🔗

🔍NEW STUDY used AI to track macaques’ enrichment use. Interest in food items remained high for months, while interest in non-food objects declined. Automated monitoring provided long-term insights and highlighted need for adaptive enrichment strategies. 🔗

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RT @AW_TheJournal: 🔍How does habitat loss impact caiman nesting and parenting? This study in Brazil found females preferred undisturbed sit…

🔍How does habitat loss impact caiman nesting and parenting? This study in Brazil found females preferred undisturbed sites, but parental care was higher in disturbed areas (86% vs 34%), suggesting habitat loss & human interactions may alter behaviour. 🔗

🔍 How can we ensure ethical regulation of decapods in science? This paper explores key challenges: existing laws don’t suit decapods, tailored guidelines are needed, & welfare standards lack consistency. Collaboration key to better policies.🔗

🔍 NEW STUDY: Researchers surveyed 677 experienced #horse sector participants, with 99.9% agreeing that horses are sentient beings. Authors propose leveraging this knowledge of sentience to support implementation of the #FiveDomains model in policy. 🔗

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🔍Can early-life enrichment improve welfare for farmed mink? This new study found that adding nesting materials & sisal rope during the perinatal period reduced stereotypic behaviours & improved nest quality, however stress markers were unchanged. 🔗

🔍Can dog breeding shift from prioritising looks to health? This study urges reform to address genetic health issues—applying changes to all dogs, not just pedigrees. Collaboration among breeders, vets, & policymakers key to a healthier future for dogs. 🔗

🔍 What are the key welfare challenges facing captive parrots? This study identified major concerns, including lack of owner knowledge, social isolation, poor housing, & limited vet training. Better education, research, and species-specific care needed. 🔗

🔍 Can eggshells reveal stress in hens? New study finds eggshell texture, strength, and colour change with stressors like heat and indoor housing. These non-invasive measures could complement welfare audits, offering real-time insights for large flocks. 🔗

🔍How can we better support foster caretakers during kittens' critical socialisation period? This new study reveals practices, challenges, & ways to improve training. Standardised guidelines can boost welfare & adoption success.🔗 #AnimalWelfare #Cats

🔍 How well do humans interpret #horse behaviour? A study of 534 participants revealed that people matched expert ratings of horse emotions just 52.5% of the time. Findings highlight the need for better training to recognise subtle behaviours in horses.➡️

🔍Pair housing pinyon jays can reduce stereotypic behaviours like beak scraping and increase positive behaviours like perching and preening, enhancing overall welfare. This initial study suggests promising welfare improvements, but more research needed. ➡️

Can facial temperatures reveal calves' emotions during painful procedures? This study links brain activity & emotional states using infrared thermography. Findings provide initial evidence that thermal asymmetries reflect stressful events like disbudding➡️

Can positive dog-owner interactions ease post-surgery pain and stress? This study found dogs with post-op visits from their owners showed less pain, lower stress, & more positive behaviours than those without. Owner presence may boost recovery & welfare. 🔗

🔍 NEW STUDY examined the use of thoroughbreds (TBs) in Equine Assisted Services (EAS). Results found TBs show more behavioural challenges than other breeds but offer unique strengths for EAS like sensitivity & responsiveness. Tailored selection is key. ➡️

🔍 NEW STUDY compared needle-free intradermal (ID NFD) vaccination with intramuscular injection in piglets, showing less vocalisation, no behavioural changes, & increased weight in ID NFD vaccinated piglets—a promising alternative to improve #pigwelfare. 🔗

🔍NEW STUDY explored how housing & human interaction affect #rabbitwelfare. Simple environments increased curiosity, while positive interactions boosted affection & responsiveness. Encouraging better interactions may enhance welfare and ease care. 🔗