In 2018 it was estimated there were approximately 471 million pet dogs globally supporting an expanding pet food market that includes significant research and product development into the various dietary options increasingly being sought by pet owners keen to balance the health and welfare of their pets, with concerns about environmental sustainability, and the […]
Continue ReadingPig production is a rapidly growing segment of the global livestock sector, especially in Asia and Africa. Expansion and intensification of pig production has resulted in significant changes to traditional pig husbandry practices leading to an environment conducive to increased emergence and spread of infectious diseases. These include a number of zoonotic viruses including influenza, […]
Continue ReadingIn this study, the mobility, incidence, and severity of contact dermatitis and litter moisture content were assessed in 14 strains of broiler chickens differing in growth rate. The strains encompassed 2 conventional (CONV; ADG0-48 > 60 g/d) and 12 slower growing (SG) strains categorised as FAST (ADG0-62 = 53-55 g/d), MOD (ADG0-62 = 50-51 g/d), and SLOW (ADG0-62 < […]
Continue ReadingBackground: The prevention of dog bites is an increasingly important public health topic, as the incidence of serious injury continues to rise. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to prevent dog bites and aggression.
Continue ReadingUnwanted toileting is amongst the most undesirable behaviors in domestic cats and can lead to conflicts between cats and the communities they are living in. This study aimed to confirm the effect of a semiochemical composition, reconstituted volatile fraction derived from cat anal glands, on the elimination behavior of domestic cats. A total of 31 […]
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