Citizen science, which involves engaging the general public in research tasks, is
increasingly used in animal behaviour studies. In this review we conducted a SWOT …

The aim of this study was to develop and describe a protocol for assessing welfare in camels
reared in intensive or semi-intensive systems. A literature review was conducted searching …

Zoological institutions have come a long way over the past 20 years in their measurement
and evaluation of animal behaviour and welfare. Environments that enable the performance …

Animal welfare must be considered from a broad perspective, including positive emotional
states. Qualitative behaviour assessment (QBA) is one of few scientific methods to assess …

Simple Summary It is globally recognized that emotions are important elements of farm
animals' life. However, scientific understanding regarding how to measure and interpret …

Contemporary zoos house polar bears (Ursus maritimus) to serve the conservation efforts of
these institutions. However, evidence of behavioural problems in captivity has highlighted …

The aim of this study was to test the feasibility and reliability of the Animal Welfare Indicators
(AWIN) protocol for welfare assessment of dairy goats when applied to semi-extensive …

A complete assessment of animal welfare requires not just an understanding of negative
emotional states, such as fear and anxiety, but also of positive states, such as calmness and …

Qualitative Behaviour Assessment (QBA) is a welfare evaluation tool that uses a holistic
approach to capturing an animal's emotional state. Lists of QBA descriptors validated to …

Animal welfare is an inextricable part of livestock production and sustainability. Assessing
welfare, beyond physical indicators of health, is challenging and often relies on qualitative …