Page 41 of articles about behaviour-welfare

Science before legislation

21-Sep-2012
In the U.S., the individual gestation stall for sows is being banned based on perception, not science, and that has Janeen Salak-Johnson, a University of Illinois associate professor in animal science, looking for answers as what is best for the sow from a welfare standpoint. In fact, she believes the decisions being made on the legislative front are premature and could possibly put sows in a welfare compromised situation.

Sales boost expected after stalls ban

11-Sep-2012
Yorkshire-based international pig genetics company, ACMC, is expecting sales of its AC1 gilt and grandparent stock to increase substantially next year after the new welfare codes come into force in mainland Europe.

Temple Grandin: Animal Behavior and Welfare

24-Aug-2012
Temple Grandin, an animal welfare expert and designer of livestock facilities, lectured at Kennedy Hall Feb. 24 during her last visit to campus as a Rhodes Class of '56 Professor. Grandin, who has autism, has spent her career figuring out what frightens pigs and cattle.