What is a mating stall for pigs and is it different to a sow stall? A mating stall is a crate used to hold a female pig for artificial insemination. A mating stall allows the...
What happens to breeding and dairy cattle exported overseas? Each year, Australia exports tens of thousands of dairy cattle and breeding animals to countries all over the world to...
What are the welfare issues associated with narrowed nostrils in dogs (stenotic nares)? Some dogs have a condition from birth where their nostrils are narrowed or constricted; this is called stenotic nares [1]....
What are the health and welfare issues associated with exaggerated physical features in cats? There is increasing evidence showing that cats who have been bred to have exaggerated physical features (such as flat faces)...
What is Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)? Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) is a breed-related disorder that means affected animals cannot breathe normally and this significantly compromises...
What do I need to know about Brachycephalic dogs? We know that the human families of brachycephalic, or flat-faced dogs love and cherish these characterful and affectionate animals. These...
What is Brachycephalic Ocular Syndrome? Animals with exaggerated physical features, like brachycephalic or flat-faced dogs and cats, have loving personalities and form strong bonds with...
What are the welfare risks associated with difficulty giving birth in brachycephalic dogs? Animals with exaggerated physical features, like brachycephalic or flat-faced dogs, have loving personalities and form strong bonds with their owners....
What are the welfare issues associated with spinal abnormalities and “screw tails” in brachycephalic (flat-faced) dogs? Animals with exaggerated physical features, like brachycephalic or flat-faced dogs, have loving personalities and form strong bonds with their owners....