Articles tagged with 'Animal behaviour'
Why do whales strand?
It is often very difficult to determine the cause of a whale stranding, however, there are several plausible explanations for at least some of the whale strandings that occur: Faulty navigation: many of the whales that are found stranded normally live in the open ocean and are not experienced at navigating…
Is permanently housing dairy cows indoors an animal welfare issue?
There are over 1. 4 million dairy cows in Australia. On average, each cow produces close to 6,170 litres of milk a year.
My cat is being aggressive towards my other cat, what should I do?
Aggressive behaviour (a threat, challenge, or attack) may include scratching, biting, and visual (e. g. , changes in posture, erect fur), vocal (e. g. , growling, hissing) and scent-based signals (e. g. , urine spraying).
How can I stop my dog jumping the fence and running away?
If your dog is jumping the fence and running away, the first step is to work out why. When you identify the reason(s), you can take steps to address the issue. Dogs jump fences for different reasons. They may be bored, lonely or scared to be left alone.
Is it important to train my dog? What sort of training would you recommend?
Training is an important part of a dog’s life for many reasons. It provides mental stimulation, supports cognitive wellbeing, teaches appropriate behaviour for living successfully in our homes and communities, and helps to ensure safety for both dogs and people.
How should I care for my pet ducks?
Ducks are generally very social and curious birds who can bond closely with people when kept as pets. Ducks are waterfowls, which means they are semi-aquatic, and prefer to spend most of their time in or around water.
What are the animal welfare issues with weaning nose rings and other anti-suckling devices for calves?
Anti-suckling devices such as nose rings or nose flaps are designed to wean calves off milk by preventing access to the cow’s udder while the cow and calf are still together. A nose ring is a metal or plastic ring with spiked extensions.
Why are calves separated from their mother in the dairy industry?
For cows to produce milk, they have to give birth to a calf. Standard dairy industry practice is to separate calves within 24 hours of birth. This is done to reduce the risk of disease transmission to the calf (e. g.
How much space does a layer hen need?
For layer hens to experience good animal welfare it is important they have enough space to move freely and express motivated and natural behaviours such as nesting during egg laying, perching, and roosting, foraging, and dust bathing.
How should I introduce my new dog or puppy to my existing cat?
Introducing a new canine member to the family is a special and exciting time, but it can be a little overwhelming for all concerned – especially if you already have a cat! However, this can be managed with planning to help keep everyone safe and to minimise stress.