Why is group housing important for pig welfare?
Pigs are intelligent, social animals, with a complex range of behaviours and needs. Group housing of pregnant pigs allows them...
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Why is wallowing important for pig welfare?
Wallowing is a natural behaviour which pigs are motivated to perform and, when given the opportunity, pigs will make their... -
What are the welfare concerns for breeder birds in the meat chicken industry?
Breeder birds in the meat chicken industry lay the eggs that will hatch into chickens grown for meat. There are... -
How much space does a meat chicken need?
All animals need to have enough space to carry out their normal behaviours, and to be physically healthy. When it... -
Why is access to adequate light important for meat chicken welfare?
Access to adequate light and periods of darkness are necessary for meat chicken welfare, as they encourage natural behaviours including... -
How do I care for my rabbits?
There are about 30 breeds of rabbits, ranging in colours, shapes, and sizes. The most popular breeds are the Dwarf... -
What companionship do rabbits need?
Rabbits are a social species and have evolved to live in groups. In the wild, rabbits do not live alone.... -
How can I socialise my rabbits with people and other rabbits?
Socialising with people Rabbits are affectionate and lovable creatures who can bond with their owners. But, as a prey species,... -
Why is access to water important for the welfare of farmed ducks?
Ducks are waterfowl and therefore adapted to spend a large extent of their life in the water. When ducks are... -
How can pain be recognised and monitored in cats?
Due to the unique nature of and often subtle changes in feline body language, recognising pain in cats can be... -
Why should I desex my rabbits?
Desexing has numerous benefits for both male and female pet rabbits including reducing problem behaviours, facilitating easier bonding with new... -
Where should I keep my rabbits?
Rabbits can be housed indoors, outdoors, or a combination of both. There are some basic considerations for housing, and then... -
How do I litter train my rabbit?
Rabbits have two kinds of faeces; caecotrophs (which they eat); and small, firm globe-shaped pellets approximately the size of a... -
How can I keep my rabbit entertained, alert, and interested in their surroundings?
Environmental enrichment has been defined as “the stimulation of the brain by its physical and social surroundings in an attempt... -
What are the animal welfare issues with farrowing crates for sows?
In Australia, most pigs are housed in intensive indoor systems. In these intensive systems, pigs may be confined and raised... -
What are the animal welfare issues with sow stalls?
In Australia, most pigs are housed in intensive indoor systems. In these intensive systems, pigs may be confined and raised... -
Why is enrichment important for dogs?
Enrichment involves mentally and physically stimulating activities that engage an animal’s mind, body, and senses (e.g., smell, taste, sound, smell,... -
How can I use environmental enrichment to provide opportunities for my rats to experience good welfare?
What is environmental enrichment? Environmental enrichment describes the provision of physical and social opportunities to promote rat behaviour that is... -
How can I use environmental enrichment to provide opportunities for my ferrets to experience good welfare?
What is environmental enrichment? Environmental enrichment describes the provision of physical and social opportunities to promote ferret behaviour that is... -
How do I litter train my ferret?
Cleaning up after ferrets have been to the toilet is not necessarily one of the most fun things about owning...