Western Canadian cow-calf producers' perspectives about cattle welfare, handling, and training in cattle handling: A thematic analysis Beef producers and handlers have critical roles in influencing the welfare of beef cattle through their handling practices. Similarly, cattle handling…

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I am happy to share our recent publication on Research in Veterinary Science exploring Western Canadian cow-calf producers' perspectives on cattle welfare, handling, and training.

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Effects of tactile stimulation and application of umbilical antiseptic on the welfare of pre-weaned beef calves The objectives of the current study were to investigate the impacts of tactile stimulation and application of umbilical antiseptic in newborn beef cal…

🐄✨ Our latest research evaluate the effects of early-life interventions—tactile stimulation and umbilical antiseptic—on pre-weaned beef calves' welfare.
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This research is a collaboration between ETCO and NEBEA research groups from Brazil, #AWELBE Research group, and U of Sydney, AU.

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The Wildcat That Lives in Me: A Review on Free-Roaming Cats (Felis catus) in Brazil, Focusing on Research Priorities, Management, and Their Impacts on Cat Welfare Domestic cats (Felis catus) currently occupy the 38th place in the Global Invasive Species Database. Free-roaming cats potentially have broad-ranging impacts on wildlife, occupying most terrestrial en...

I’m happy to share our recent collaboration paper (BR,AU,CA), covering 34 studies with free-roaming cats in Brazil. We highlight the potential risks to wildlife and explore cat management strategies that balance biodiversity protection and animal welfare👇🏼
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Music and Emotions in Non-Human Animals from Biological and Comparative Perspectives The effects of sound stimulation as a sensorial environmental enrichment for captive animals have been studied. When appropriately implemented for farm animals, it can improve welfare, health, and pro...

There is very little literature about emotions and music in non-human animals, so we reviewed this topic from a human comparative perspective. I hope you enjoy reading it as we did writing it. Collaboration U of C and U de Antioquia👇🏼 #cienciacriolla 🇨🇴 #AWELBE #quiron

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