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Social Behavior: Pigs turn to humans, unless there is a problem
Like dogs, pigs turn to humans in neutral situations to interact with them. However, when faced with a problem to solve, pigs prefer to figure it out on their own, unlike dogs....
The Species Most Frequently Killed on Europe's Roads
A study identifies the species most vulnerable to road accidents—and they are not necessarily the ones most at risk of extinction. It shows that road accident prevention measure...
Chat: Will the lifting of lockdown restrictions cause separation anxiety?
While cats are not known for their exuberant attachment to their owners, a study has identified potential separation anxiety issues in cats for the first time. Although numerous...
Understanding Separation Anxiety in Dogs to Avoid Stress During the Reopening
Given the current lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s hard not to imagine the period of freedom that will follow. But for our canine friends, the future doesn’t look...
Animal Welfare: WOAH Is Taking Action on the Issue of Live Animal Transport
The 2nd edition of the World Forum on the The Animal Welfare* Working Group, established by WOAH in 2017, met on the 11th and 12th last April in Paris. This year, participants d...
Animal Shelters: Less Stress and More Rest for Dogs Temporarily Housed Outside the Kennel
Le placement temporaire en famille d’accueil réduit le niveau de stress et augmente le temps de repos chez les chiens vivant en refuge.
Animal Transport: Strasbourg Seeks to Strengthen and Update Animal Welfare Requirements
The European Parliament adopted, by a large majority, the report on the implementation of the regulation on animal protection during transport, both within and outside the Europ...
Donkey hides: a global trade denounced as inhumane and destructive
Several veterinary organizations, including the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), condemn the global tr...
Online Animal Sales: European Veterinarians Want to Tighten Regulations on Online Trade
In a joint letter addressed to Brussels, the three leading European veterinary organizations are sounding the alarm about the abuses in the largely unregulated online pet trade....
French Bulldog: A brachycephalic dog breed under close veterinary supervision in the United Kingdom
The French Bulldog, recognized by the Kennel Club in 1906, has become very popular in the United Kingdom. In terms of registrations, it was the second most registered pedigree d...
Pets and Veterinarians: The French View Their Pets' Health as a Priority
According to the survey “ The French and Their Pets, ” conducted by SantéVet and Ipsos for the second consecutive year, dog and cat owners rank their pets’ health as their top c...
Fur-bearing animals: Norway is moving toward a ban on mink and fox farming
Norway has decided to phase out fur farming by 2025. Once the measure is adopted by the Norwegian Parliament, a plan to phase out the approximately 300 fur farms that exploit wi...
Animal Welfare: Laws in Effect Across the 50 U.S. States Show Significant Disparities
Every year for the past twelve years, a report has provided a qualitative ranking of laws on animal welfare enacted in the United States. The 50 states are ranked according to t...
Anxiety in Dogs: Dexmedetomidine Treatment Reduces Sensitivity to Noise
Many dogs suffer from acute anxiety and stress associated with sudden loud noises, such as explosions, gunshots, thunder, and firecrackers. A new double-blind clinical study sho...
Weaning and Feline Behavior: Cats Weaned Early Are Prone to Aggression and Stereotypic Behaviour
A Finnish study* shows that the age at which a cat is weaned has a direct impact on the animal’s future behavior. Early weaning significantly increases the risk of behavioral an...
Horse Breeding: When Genetic Selection of Arabian Horses Verges on the Absurd
With his hypertype build, El Rey Magnum looks just like a cartoon horse. Yet this nine-month-old purebred Arabian is the pride of Orion Farms, a breeding center in the United St...
Whaling: MEPs Call on Norway to Stop the Slaughter
Although suspended in 1986 by an international moratorium, commercial whaling has never ceased in Norway, which has consistently opposed this decision aimed at ensuring the cons...
Equine Well-Being: A New Indicator for Detecting Chronic Stress in Horses
A study published in PLOS ONE reveals that sources of suffering in horses, such as chronic pain and hematological abnormalities, are associated with lower cortisol levels. About...
Equine Health: Software to Detect Signs of Pain in Horses
The University of California (UC Davis) Veterinary School has developed a program to monitor horses’ health that uses computer software to interpret facial expressions of pain....
Wildlife Trafficking: Medicines, Ivory, and Coral Top Customs Seizures in Europe
Brussels is reviewing the major seizures of endangered species of fauna and flora reported by European Union member states over a one-year period, from January through December...
Brachycephalic dogs: The popularity of flat-faced dogs shows no signs of waning in the United Kingdom
Two British studies, conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), examine brachycephalic dog breeds, which face serious health and welfare issues directly linked to their ph...
180 countries adopt the first strategy aimed at advancing animal welfare worldwide
The member countries of the World Organisation for Animal Health have formally adopted a coordinated strategy for animal welfare*, during the 85th General Session of the WOAH in...
Pregnancy and Slaughterhouses: EFSA Weighs In on the Issue of Slaughtering Pregnant Animals in Europe
In the European Union, according to experts at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), on average 3% of dairy cows, 1.5% of beef cattle, 0.5% of pigs, 0.8% of sheep, and 0.2%...
Europe: Moving Toward a Ban on Wild Animals in Circus Performances
A conference*, organized in part by the Eurogroup for Animals at the European Parliament on March 28, sent a clear message to the European Union: traditional circuses featuring...