Zoos are increasingly implementing formalized animal welfare assessment programs to
allow monitoring of welfare over time, as well as to aid in resource prioritization. These …

Salmonella are considered a part of the normal reptile gut microbiota, but have also been
associated with disease in reptiles. Reptile-associated salmonellosis (RAS) can pose a …

There are many decision contexts in which we require accurate information on animal
welfare, in ethics, management, and policy. Unfortunately, many of the methods currently …

While global aquaculture is rapidly expanding, there remains little attention given to the
assessment of animal welfare within aquacultural systems. It is crucial that animal welfare …

The primary aim of this study was to comprehensively evaluate the welfare of Nile tilapia
(Oreochromis niloticus) throughout their entire life cycle within aquaculture, spanning from …

Wildlife management can influence animal welfare and survival, although both are often not
explicitly integrated into decision making. This study explores fundamental concepts and key …

Simple Summary Cetacean strandings occur globally and can impact the welfare as well as
the survival of the animals involved. Understanding the welfare status of stranded cetaceans …

Management of live cetacean strandings generally focuses on refloating animals, yet there
is a lack of scientific data to inform decision-making. Valid indicators that are practical to …

Simple Summary The monitoring and assessment of animals is important for their health and
welfare. The appropriate selection of multiple, validated, and feasible welfare assessment …

Simple Summary Reptiles are commonly housed in zoos, wildlife parks or as pets, although
there are many species for which welfare measures are not well established. Compared to …