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Veganism and animal welfare, scientific, ethical, and philosophical arguments
Daniel Mota-Rojas,
Alexandra L. Whittaker,
et al.
| The justification for this review article is to understand the position of vegans and those individuals who consume food of animal origin from an unbiased perspective but with a grounding in...
Published in 01 May 2023
Flavored sisal ropes as environmental enrichment for nursery piglets
Janaina Cristina da Silva Maciel de Souza,
Laya Kannan Silva Alves,
et al.
| The objective of the present study was to evaluate the behavior of piglets in the nursery phase in the presence of pure sisal ropes, soaked with different flavors as a means of environmental...
Published in 16 September 2020
Interactions of environmental conditions, day-night cycles, and growing periods on postural behavior of pigs
Hong-Seok Mun,
Eddiemar Lagua,
et al.
| Heat stress conditions can alter the physiology of animals, and these changes can be detrimental to their performance and health. The behavior of the animals is associated with their welfare and...
Published in 23 November 2023
Effect of supplementation of synbiotic plus betaine and selenium on behavior and performance of broilers stocked at high stocking density pens
Istna Mangisah,
Vitus Dwi Yunianto Budi Ismadi,
et al.
| This experiment aimed to examine the effect of synbiotic plus betaine and selenium supplementation on the behavior, blood profile and performance of broiler chickens reared at stocking density...
Published in 05 February 2024
Conservation, animal behaviour, and human-animal relationship in zoos. Why is animal welfare so important?
Isabel Escobar-Ibarra,
Daniel Mota-Rojas,
et al.
| Although zoos are committed to wildlife conservation and have a long-term positive impact on visitors’ attitudes towards wildlife, the question of whether maintaining wild animals in human care...
Published in 06 January 2021
Anatomical, physiological, and behavioral mechanisms of thermoregulation in elephants
Adriana Domínguez-Oliva,
Marcelo Daniel Ghezzi,
et al.
| Elephants use different thermoregulatory mechanisms that depend on the anatomical and morphological characteristics of the species. The crevices and wrinkles of the skin enhance the...
Published in 22 September 2022
Neurobiology of emotions in animal relationships: Facial expressions and their biological functions in mammals
Daniel Mota-Rojas,
Karina Lezama-García,
et al.
| This article aims to analyze the biological and communicative function of facial expressions and their relation to emotions in mammals. Facial expressions and their causes constitute an...
Published in 22 November 2023
The behavior of Etawah Grade goats in early and late pregnancy period in a tropical area
Bayu Andri Atmoko,
Dyah Maharani,
et al.
| The objective of the study was to identify the different behavior of Etawah Grade does in early and late pregnancy period. This research using 14 head of Etawah Grade does in pregnant conditions...
Published in 03 April 2020
Circus Animal Welfare: analysis through a five-domain approach
Daniel Mota-Rojas,
MarceloDaniel Ghezzi,
et al.
| This study aims to review the current available literature regarding circus animals from the perspective of the five domains proposed for evaluating animal welfare to identify the critical...
Published in 04 May 2022
Milk Supplementation: Effect on piglets performance, feeding behavior and sows physiological condition during the lactation period
Veasna Chem,
Hong-Seok Mun,
et al.
| The present study aimed to investigate the effect of milk liquid and powder supplements on piglets’ performance, drinking behavior, and sow back-fat thickness change during the lactation period....
Published in 20 March 2023
Lighting, density, and dietary strategies to improve poultry behavior, health, and production
Karim El-Sabrout,
Ahmed El-Deek,
et al.
| Poultry production is the most rapidly expanding agricultural industry. Consumer awareness of animal welfare has grown in recent years, and as a result, consideration for higher-quality meat...
Published in 05 January 2022
Behavioral, productive, and reproductive aspects of the water buffalo in Mexico
Daniel Mota-Rojas,
Isabel Guerrero-Legarreta,
et al.
| Water buffalo ( Bubalus bubalis ) production in Mexico has generated particular interest in understanding the bases of the development of this species. As a result, alliances have emerged...
Published in 07 July 2023
Behavior and blood profile in Friesian-Holstein dairy cows in the special region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Mohammad Firdaus Hudaya,
Pradita Iustitia Sitaresmi,
et al.
| The background of this study was blood profile and cows' behavior that could be used as a tool to diagnose reproductive status in the dairy cows. This research was aimed to determine biochemical...
Published in 26 June 2020
Zoo visitors as a source of enrichment to reduce abnormal behavior in captive rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) in the Central Zoo, Kathmandu, Nepal
Shailendra Sharma,
Laxman Khanal,
et al.
| Overexpression of abnormal behavior among captive primates indicates poor management practices. The type, frequency, and contributing factors of abnormal behaviors vary highly across individual...
Published in 05 February 2023
The human-animal relationship in zoo-housed mammals: Behavioral and physiological responses to visitor and keeper interactions
Adriana Domínguez-Oliva,
Míriam Marcet-Rius,
et al.
| Human-animal relationships (HARs) and interactions strongly influence animal welfare. Thus, advocating for positive HAR is essential for maintaining positive physical and mental health. In...
Published in 04 July 2024
Effects of transport on water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis): factors associated with the frequency of skin injuries and meat quality
Nancy José-Pérez,
Daniel Mota-Rojas,
et al.
| It is well known that transporting livestock is stressful for the animals and a primary cause of skin lesions. The effects of transport on the water buffalo ( Bubalus bubalis ) have not...
Published in 28 February 2022
Behavioral ethogram of Belgian Blue crossbred calves under an open loose house in a tropical environment
Tristianto Nugroho,
Diyan Eka Hantari,
et al.
| The introduction of double-muscled Belgian Blue cattle through crossbreeding in a tropical environment poses challenges related to adaptability. The development of an ethogram is a crucial first...
Published in 16 May 2025
Human-animal relationship in water buffalo: quality of stockpeople interactions and their effect on dairy and meat production
Daniel Mota-Rojas,
Ada Braghieri,
et al.
| Human-animal relationships for livestock refer to the interaction between stockpeople and animals during different stages of the productive cycle. For dairy buffaloes, the interaction during...
Published in 04 December 2023
Methyl anthranilate as pig repellent: Effects on the feeding behavior and production performance
Keiven Mark B. Ampode,
Hong-Seok Mun,
et al.
| Preventing pigs such as wild pigs ( Sus scrofa ) from accessing the farm can be blocked by installing fences or repellent to make them feel reluctant to access the farm. Most wild pigs...
Published in 17 October 2022
Quality of death in the river buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
Daniel Mota-Rojas,
Marcelo Daniel Ghezzi,
et al.
| Results on appropriate, inappropriate, and painful slaughtering methods of river buffalo ( Bubalus bubalis ) are discussed. Undesirable consequences of poor desensitization and/or...
Published in 11 January 2021
Manual of good practices for welfare: a proposal for dairy cattle on pasture in Brazil
Ana Luiza Mendonça Pinto,
Fernanda Victor Rodrigues Vieira,
et al.
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Debate on ethics in animal production started in 1960s. Since that time, discussion on animal welfare (AW) has taken large proportions, where laws and specific rules were...
Published in 30 October 2013
Residual nets for understanding animal behavior
Sarthak Yadav,
Ankur Singh Bist.
| Analysis of animal behavior requires proper algorithms for the extraction of desired information from videos. Animal behavior involves various states like facial expression, body movement etc....
Published in 01 January 2019
Infrared thermography applied to rhea (Rhea americana)
Jânio Lopes Torquato,
João Batista Freire de Souza Jr ,
et al.
| Infrared thermography is an innovative tool that has been used in several studies involving animal. This tool used to study heat stress, thermoregulation, behavior, disease diagnosis, mainly in...
Published in 30 April 2015
Allonursing in water buffalo: Cooperative maternal behavior in domestic Bovidae
Agustín Orihuela,
Cécile Bienboire-Frosini ,
et al.
| In several species of mammals, allonursing is a common practice in which maternal care of nonfilial offspring is provided. Allonursing benefits both mothers and young people. Although this...
Published in 26 November 2024
Behavioral responses of cows and goats during slaughtering for Eid Al-Adha: A field study in Surakarta
Muthoifin,
Ishmah Afiyah,
et al.
| This study aims to observe and analyze the response and behavior of cows and goats during the slaughter process of sacrificial animals on Eid al-Adha 1445H in Surakarta, Indonesia. The study...
Published in 17 December 2024