Traditionally, research on farm animal welfare has mainly been focused on welfare
problems thought to be common in intensive systems, whereas the welfare of animals kept …

The importance of drinking water for production and animal welfare is widely recognized, but
surveys and animal welfare assessment schemes suggest that many dairy calves and dairy …

In some agricultural regions, natural wetlands are scarce, and constructed agricultural
ponds may represent important alternative breeding habitats for amphibians. Properly …

The number of international students applying to universities in Taiwan is increasing
annually. Moreover, universities' choice for international students is also increasing with …

Background Tie-stall housing of dairy cows is used extensively worldwide, despite of the
welfare concerns regarding the restriction of voluntary movement and limitation of …

The animal welfare issues faced by the northern Australian beef cattle industry are similar to
those faced by extensive livestock production industries in other countries. However …

The degradation of freshwater resources and loss of freshwater biodiversity by
anthropogenic activities, including agriculture, are of major global concern. Together with …

Muddy surfaces have negative effects on the health and welfare of dairy cattle, and if
possible, cows will avoid this surface. However, it is unclear whether it is the moisture …

Water is a nutrient of extreme importance for animals and must be considered vital in any
rearing phase. The increasing scarcity of this precious natural resource has concerned …

The research aimed to investigate the suitable drinking water temperature in winter and its
effect on the growth performance, antioxidant capacity, and rumen fermentation function of …