When goat kids are separated from dams at birth their stress-coping abilities may be impacted. However, artificially related kids may ave better human-animal relationships. Read the latest research #OpenAccess - applied-ethology.org/Papers_by_Memb…

How does environmental enrichment to chickens affect actvitiy, performance, and leg health? New #OpenAcess research gives us the answers: applied-ethology.org/Papers_by_Memb…

Are you fascinated by social relationships in pigs? Apply for a PhD position with data collection in Edinburgh and final program in Poland. Deadline: September 10 applied-ethology.org/PhD_position_P…

New research shows that dairy heifer temperament is a key element when first training to milk. Ultimately though, training for the first milking reduces fear to humans and handling facilities. To learn more read the full paper free access til 8/15. applied-ethology.org/M_J_R_Paranhos…

Ever wish all research about social mixing #cattle was in one place? A new scoping #review grants your wish! It summarizes 21 articles & concludes mixing increases agnostic behavior and activity levels. Read temp free access til Aug 17. applied-ethology.org/A_J_Hubbard_et…

Interested in social dominance in beef cattle? A new scoping review evaulates 24 articles. In single breed group, age is most important. In mixed breed groups, breed influences. Learn more temp free access by Aug 19. applied-ethology.org/A_J_Hubbard_et…

We are looking for a Postdoc to join the Development & Evolution of Cognition Research Group MPI-AB is on Bluesky @mpi-animalbehav.bsky.social! The candidate will work on cognition & curiosity in orangutans, chimpanzees and humans. Apply here: s-lotus.gwdg.de/mpg/maor/perso… and don't hesitate to ask any questions🤓🙂

PhD position on 🦜parrot welfare in Vienna, deadline 1st Oct. More info: drive.google.com/file/d/1zZ2cjP…

As thermal imaging is increasingly used to assess primates’ affect in controlled studies, Benjamin R Lake, MSc, Amy Fultz, @chimpfreq & I tested the feasibility of collecting thermal images in tandem with long-term behavioral observations of captive chimps link.springer.com/article/10.100… 1/2

Happy to share our latest paper on insect sentience and cognition in relation to their increasing use as food and feed. Free access on this link: authors.elsevier.com/a/1dizccF2Oh4xL

If you use gaze responses to study social knowledge, or are interested in alternative methodology to assessing social behaviour and cognition, then please consider submitting to our Research Topic with Frontiers: bit.ly/3uSVszG

When provided with 5 enrichment devises simultaneously, calves used all 5 at least once though the mechanical brush and horizontal role were used the most. Reac the full paper #OpenAccess applied-ethology.org/Papers_by_Memb…

More spacious cattle farming conditions also come with higher emissions. But new research shows that you can train cattle to use a latrine to help reduce emissions. Read more #OpenAccess applied-ethology.org/Papers_by_Memb…

How do goats perform in a detour and problem-solving test following long-term cognitive test exposure? No notable differences were seen in dairy vs dwarf goats, but high variation was observed between research sites, selection lines, and individuals. applied-ethology.org/Papers_by_Memb…

Could live black soldier fly larvae be good enrichment for pigs? New research says yes. They are edible, odorous, manipulable, and destructible. Pigs preferred eating them over several other palatable feed items at 3 sites. Read more #OpenAccess applied-ethology.org/Papers_by_Memb…

If you are interested in behavioural sequences but struggling when it comes to analysis, look no further -here is our newest paper providing a tutorial including data sets and code! 🥺🤔😱🧐😏🥳 (this is my corresponding behavioural sequence) onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/et…

Digital dermatitis (DD) is an infectious diseases which can cause lameness thereby harming welfare and economics. New research shows heifers with digital dermatitis ruminate less and spend more time inactive. Read more #OpenAccess applied-ethology.org/Papers_by_Memb…

**Save the date** The @ISAE UK & Ireland Regional Meeting is being held on 30 June 2022 in Edinburgh, straight after UFAW! Keelin O'Driscoll and I are delighted to announce the ISAE keynote speaker will be Prof Francoise Wemelsfelder! Further details coming soon 😊

Delighted to see Pigs Welfare in Practice reviewed in UFAW 's latest issue 👉 bit.ly/3DezE4E

We have a new twitter a/c for the ISAE UK and Ireland region! Give us a like, share with your networks, and share your news with us :D Keelin O'Driscoll ISAE