It is now widely accepted that good welfare is not simply the absence of negative
experiences, but rather is primarily the presence of positive experiences such as pleasure …

Over the last 100 yr, the dairy industry has incorporated technology to maximize yield and
profit. Pressure to maximize efficiency and lower inputs has resulted in novel approaches to …

Objective: There is increased interest in measuring peripheral oxytocin levels to better
understand the role of this peptide in mammalian behavior, physiology, and disease. The …

The concept of natural behavior is a key element in current Dutch policy-making on animal
welfare. It emphasizes that animals need positive experiences, in addition to minimized …

Health monitoring of dairy cattle plays a vital role for increasing the dairy products supply
worldwide. Nowadays farmers are showing less interest in dairy sector as animals are …

A multitude of endocrine mechanisms are involved in coping with challenges.
Glucocorticoids, secreted by the adrenal glands, are in the front line of the battle to …

Automatic milking (AM) is increasing in modern dairy farming, and over 8,000 farms
worldwide currently use this technology. Automatic milking system is designed to replace …

Cook, NJ 2012. Review: Minimally invasive sampling media and the measurement of
corticosteroids as biomarkers of stress in animals. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 92: 227–259. The …

Virtual fencing technology restricts animal movement via communicated signals without
physical boundaries. Specifically, the eShepherd™ automated virtual fencing system …

Ethical concerns regarding agricultural practices can be found to co-evolve with
technological developments. This paper aims to create an understanding of ethics that is …