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Comparing welfare criteria across labelling schemes for laying hens in Europe
Growing consumer concern about animal welfare has led to increasing demand for eggs produced under higher welfare standards. This trend is also reflected in the development of numerous animal welfare labelling schemes for laying hens across Europe. Although there is heterogeneity, certain animal welfare indicators show consistency across the standards, such as requirements for the provision of perches, nests, lighting regime and access to range and pasture. Welfare is enhanced compared to conventional, and in some cases even to organic laying hen husbandry by providing a detailed framework and clear implementation guidelines for each provision. Emphasis is placed on environmental enrichment. However, critical welfare issues remain either insufficiently addressed or entirely overlooked, including transport conditions, depopulation methods, the culling of male chicks, and the welfare of breeder layers. Also, incorporating requirements on maximum accepted mortality rates and positive human–animal interaction could contribute to a more comprehensive welfare assessment. When combined with collaboration among stakeholders, including public and private entities, and improved consumer education on animal welfare, labelling on animal welfare could be a promising approach to ameliorating the welfare of laying hens in production systems.
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Sister species : women, animals, and social justice
\"There is a very strong association between women, animals, and activism. In Women, Social Justice, and Animal Advocacy, activist Lisa A. Kemmerer presents the narratives of fourteen ecofeminist activists who describe their own experiences in the field, often from the perspective of discovering the extent of a particular kind of animal oppression and resolving to do something about it. The narratives are bold and gripping, sometimes horrifying, and cover a range of topics relating to animal rights and liberation. The writers discuss contemporary cockfighting, factory farming, orphaned primates in Africa, the wild bird trade, scientific experimentation on animals, laws against \"dangerous\" dogs, and violence against baby seals. Sister Species provides a wide survey of what women are doing in the animal activism movement. The writers ask readers to rethink how we view animals in our daily lives--and how we can take action to protect them. Kemmerer's introduction explains why she collected these particular stories and how she views the relationship between feminism and animal suffering. The foreword is by Carol J. Adams, author of The Sexual Politics of Meat (1990), Neither Man nor Beast: Feminism and the Defense of Animals.(1994), The Feminist Care Tradition in Animal Ethics: A Reader (2007), and many other books. None of these essays has been previously published\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Awareness of and engagement with microchipping services among UK dog owners
Early observations on the effectiveness of the Compulsory Dog Microchipping policy, which was introduced across Great Britain in 2016, indicated improved reunification of stray dogs with their owners and an overall reduction in stray dogs handled by UK Local Authorities. However, concerns regarding its long-term effectiveness emerged due to inaccurate and out-of-date owner details on microchipping records. This study explores dog owners’ understanding of microchipping legislation, their engagement with microchipping databases, and practices relating to the accuracy of contact details. An online survey administered by YouGov Plc collected anonymous data from a representative sample of 1,510 dog owners in Great Britain between August and September 2020. Results revealed that even though most respondents indicated that they were aware of legal requirements, engagement with microchipping databases was low, with almost half of respondents reporting that they had never accessed a database platform. The majority indicated that their information on the microchipping record was accurate, however, there was a considerable confusion between microchipping databases and veterinary practice management systems, with many owners unable to identify which database held their records. These survey findings suggest that awareness barriers undermine the effectiveness of compulsory microchipping. Hence, in addition to the recent policy reforms of the UK government to introduce a central point of access and the requirement of microchipping database companies to send annual reminders, this study highlights the importance of improving public awareness through education campaigns.
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The moral circle : who matters, what matters, and why
Today, human exceptionalism is the norm. Despite occasional nods to animal welfare, we prioritize humankind, often neglecting the welfare of a vast number of beings. In 'The Moral Circle', philosopher Jeff Sebo challenges us to include all potentially significant beings in our moral community, with transformative implications for our lives and societies.
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The harms associated with simplifying our language choices, and the need for a new typology for dog breeders and consumers
‘Animal’ exploitation is not a new phenomenon. Whilst categorising ‘animals’ by broader groups rather than species helps us understand their experiences, our language still limits our ability to capture the nuances of their treatment. Dogs appointed as domesticated companions are subjected to a variety of experiences. Some are fed gourmet meals and taken to privately rented parks; and others suffer from the consequences of impulsive purchasing and physical abuse. This diversity in treatment is significantly determined by the intentions of the dog’s breeder and consumer. Subsequently, referring to all breeders and consumers with the same terminology instead of highlighting the possible suffering experienced simplifies our understanding, enabling the concept that dogs are protected from harm as man’s best friend to continue. Therefore, to improve our understanding of dog suffering and to reflect the harms that they are subjected to, a typology of dog breeders and consumers has been constructed.
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A critical narrative review of the welfare-productivity nexus in Ethiopia’s draft animal systems
Draft animal power constitutes the indispensable engine of Ethiopia’s agrarian economy, providing the primary traction for crop cultivation and rural transport for millions of rural smallholder households, yet this vital draft power is undercut by the animal’s plight. This critical narrative review examines the paradox at the heart of this system: the cattle, equines, and camels that sustain livelihoods are systematically compromised by widespread welfare deficits. It synthesizes evidence identified through searches of databases including Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Google Scholar, CAB Abstracts, and institutional repositories, complemented by relevant grey literature from 1993 to 2025. Traditional practices, pervasive health issues, inadequate nutrition, and poor harnessing collectively undermine animal well-being. Framed within welfare science, the analysis establishes these conditions as critical, plausibly causal constraints on work capacity, longevity, and economic output. Evidence demonstrates that pain, stress, and malnutrition suppress immune function, increase disease, and shorten productive lifespans, thereby destabilizing the food security and incomes of millions. The review further identifies a critical policy and research disconnect, given the sector’s economic centrality. Consequently, strategic interventions improved harnessing; greater veterinary access; better nutrition, and more humane handling are reframed as essential investments. Integrating welfare science with socio-economic reality, this review outlines pathways to transform these systems, advocating for integrated strategies that secure animal well-being to fully harness their power for Ethiopia’s agricultural resilience and development.
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