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Assessment of positive welfare: A review

Veterinary Journal, 2008
As a complement to the concentration on negative states in welfare science, scientists are increasingly considering the desirability of measuring positive outcomes. Since evaluation of an animal's mental state is a critical goal for welfare assessment, considerations of both positive feelings (what an animal "likes") and resources that an animal is ...
D C J Main, D C J Main
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Animal Welfare Assessment

, 2022
This chapter describes the general principles of animal welfare assessment. Although it focuses on farmed animals kept for food, the general principles described here are applicable to a wide variety of settings. Information on animal welfare can be used
Blokhuis, Harry,, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet.   +1 more
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Neurophysiology and Assessment of Welfare

Meat Science, 1998
Concern for animal welfare is a major consideration in meat production and is based upon the belief that animals can suffer. Welfare may be considered in terms of the subjective experiences of animals; preference testing is often used in this approach. Neurophysiology has provided insight into the biological basis of emotions and into the mechanisms of
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Assessing Fish Welfare in Aquaculture

2020
A framework for assessing the welfare of fish in aquaculture must have a suite of different welfare indicators that describe how well their welfare needs are met and thus their quality of life. The framework should utilise both input- and outcome-based welfare indicators.
Stein, Lars Helge, Bracke, M.B.M., Noble, Chris, Kristiansen, T.S.   +3 more
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Assessing welfare and suffering

Behavioural Processes, 1991
Poor welfare occurs in situations in which the effects on the animal are adverse in that there is reduced fitness or clear indications that fitness will be reduced, ie. the animal is stressed, and in situations where the individual has difficulty in coping with its environment. Welfare is improved by increased control over the environment.
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Scientific assessment of animal welfare

New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 2014
Animal welfare is a state within the animal and a scientific perspective provides methodologies for evidence-based assessment of an animal's welfare. A simplistic definition of animal welfare might be how the animal feels now. Affective experiences including emotions, are subjective states so cannot be measured directly in animals, but there are ...
Hemsworth, P., Mellor, D., Cronin, G., Tilbrook, A.   +3 more
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Assessing welfare, honing skills

Veterinary Record, 2010
Each year, the American Veterinary Medical Association organises a contest for aspiring animal welfare scientists to meet and test their skills in assessing animal welfare in a variety of practical and theoretical settings. Last year, the Royal Veterinary College became the first institution from outside of the USA and Canada to enter a team.
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Welfare assessment in zoo animals

Veterinary Record, 2017
Interest in the welfare of zoo animals is strong, both within the professional zoo community and among the general public. Maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare is a key priority for keepers, curators and zoo veterinarians, and zoo animal welfare science has advanced considerably in recent years.
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Welfare Assessment and Humane Endpoints

2002
Introduction 535 Recognition and Assessment of Animal Well-Being: Theory 537 Animal Suffering 538 Pain 538 “Dystress” 541 Fear 542 Mental Distress 542 Recognition and Assessment of Animal Well-Being: Practical Application 543 Husbandry and the Five Freedoms 548 Freedom from Thirst, Hunger, and Malnutrition 548 Freedom from Discomfort
Morton, David B., Hau, Jann
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