Contents Ethical breeding involves the use of healthy animals true to their species in
behaviour and physical appearance, and when applicable, showing a sustainable …

In Animals as Biotechnology sociologist Richard Twine places the question of human/animal
relations at the heart of sustainability and climate change debates. The book is shaped by …

Behavioural adaptation of farm animals to environmental changes contributes to high levels
of production under a wide range of farming conditions, from highly controlled indoor …

The present research contributed new knowledge to support consumers' uptake of plant-
based (PB) foods and the wider transition to flexitarian and PB diets. Focus was directed to …

This report provides an overview of how the Kenyan dairy sector performs in three analytical
domains: the robustness of the supply chains, the reliability of institutional governance and …

Simple summary Intensive farming systems are confronted with a number of animal welfare
issues such as injuries from horns in cattle and feather pecking in poultry. To solve these …

The intensification of agricultural production has been a focus of debate because of its
profound effects on food availability, rural populations, use of resources, biodiversity, and …

In recent years, concerns have been raised on the diversity, health and welfare of our
(pedigree) dog population. Somewhat justified, the popular sire effect, population …

In farm animal breeding, behavioural traits are rarely included in selection programmes
despite their potential to improve animal production and welfare. Breeding goals have been …

According to the Resource Allocation Theory, an individual’ s genetic potential can only
be realized in an environment in which essential food resources are adequately supplied …