From Conservatism to Innovation: The Sequential and Iterative Process of Smart Livestock Technology Adoption in Japanese Small-Farm Systems [PDF]
, 2023 As global demand for animal products is projected to increase significantly by 2050, driven by population growth and increased incomes, smart livestock technologies are essential for improving efficiency, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. Conducted within the unique agricultural context of Japan, characterized by small-scale, family-run
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The Power of a Positive Human–Animal Relationship for Animal Welfare
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020 Domestic animals often seek and enjoy interacting with humans. Positive human–animal relationships can elicit positive emotions and other positive welfare outcomes.
J. Rault +3 more
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Bluetongue: control, surveillance and safe movement of animals
EFSA Journal, 2017 The performance of different bluetongue control measures related to both vaccination and protection from bluetongue virus (BTV) vectors was assessed. By means of a mathematical model, it was concluded that when vaccination is applied on 95% of animals ...
EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare
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Scientific Opinion on Geographic Distribution of Tick-borne Infections and their Vectors in Europe and the other Regions of the Mediterranean Basin [PDF]
EFSA Journal, 2010 This report is the second of a series of two technical assessments of the role of ticks in transmission of animal diseases and zoonoses in Eurasia. A previous published scientific opinion (EFSA Journal 2010; (8)8, 1703) focused on two diseases- Crimean ...
EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW)
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Animals, 2020 Simple Summary Farm animal welfare is a complex issue linking several academic disciplines, including animal science, veterinary, psychology, sociology, and agricultural economics. Farmers are one of the key contributors for the successful implementation
A. Balzani, A. Hanlon
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Scientific Opinion on Review of the European Union Summary Report on trends and sources of zoonoses, zoonotic agents and food-borne outbreaks—Terms of reference 2 to 7 [PDF]
EFSA Journal, 2013 The Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW) Panel of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has evaluated the European Union Summary Report on Trends and Sources of Zoonoses, Zoonotic Agents and Food-borne Outbreaks by EFSA and ECDC (the report) with regard ...
EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW)
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Instagranimal: Animal Welfare and Animal Ethics Challenges of Animal-Based Tourism
Animals, 2020 Simple Summary Animals of countless species, wild as well as tame, can now entertain tourists on their holidays. The popularity, however, of animal-based tourism comes with significant risks for the welfare of these animals.
E. Essen, J. Lindsjö, C. Berg
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Scientific Opinion on electrical requirements for poultry waterbath stunning equipment [PDF]
EFSA Journal, 2014 The European Commission (EC) requested that the EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW Panel) delivers a scientific opinion on a study that proposes parameters for poultry electrical waterbath stunning different to those laid down in Council ...
EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW)
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Beyond Glucocorticoids: Integrating Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) into Animal Welfare Research
Animals, 2020 Simple Summary It is considered best practice in the field of animal welfare to utilize multiple indicators of welfare when assessing an individual’s current state.
Jessica C Whitham, J. Bryant, L. Miller
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Scientific Opinion on monitoring procedures at slaughterhouses for pigs
EFSA Journal, 2013 This scientific opinion proposes toolboxes of welfare indicators for developing monitoring procedures at slaughterhouses for pigs stunned with the head‐only electrical method or carbon dioxide at high concentration.
EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW)
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