/r/animalwelfarescience

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A place to discuss the science and morality of the way we use animals

This is a place primarily to discuss science, ethics, and policy regarding animal welfare. Please feel free to post interesting articles or ask questions, this is a place for open discussion so do not tell someone they are wrong or disregard the thoughts of others, the community and mods are happy to help.

Please refrain from posting spam, NSFW, hateful or discriminatory posts or anything graphic.

A place to discuss animal welfare science, an emerging field that seeks to answer questions raised by the human use of animals.

While science-focused, animal welfare is a complex space and we welcome discussions that include ethics, policy, and economics.

Subreddit Rules

  • This subreddit should enable sharing and discussing of animal welfare research and news. Academic work and summaries are welcome.

  • This subreddit is a place to discuss animal welfare, not animal rights. Humans currently use animals for their own purposes. This is where we ask: how can we do it better?

  • No petitions, no memes

  • Questions about individual animal health and welfare issues will be deleted. The answer is always to take them to your vet or call your local authorities. Using the case of individual animals to kickstart a discussion on wider practices is OK.

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  • /r/likeus - gathering evidence that animals are conscious like us

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Hi, I'm an AW scientist and I did a book review of "Consider the Turkey" for Thanksgiving!

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2024/11/28
18:48 UTC

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I'm trying to understand the term 'domestic dog' used in this statistic. Does it refer to all dogs, including street dogs, since 'domestic dog' is the English equivalent of 'Canis lupus familiaris' (which is the scientific name of dogs)? Or is it specifically referring to dogs that live with humans

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2024/08/23
01:27 UTC

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Why Its Time to Close Zoos

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2024/03/02
04:22 UTC

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Why People Eat Animals

This is not a complete list (especially compared to Infinity!) and is more for researchers and/or activists than consumers

Why:

Health

Iron Deficiency

Cost

Tradition/s

Natural

Taste

Other Things Good for the Body

Accessibility

Biological Goodness

Chemical Goodness

Smell

Habit/s

Consistency

Belief/s

Animals get bred more so there is more life

Less pointless killing of Life

Potentially more Variety in foods

Because their Parents or Family might

Because their Boyfriend/Girlfriend/Partner might

Because some Animals (might) harm some Humans

Because it can reduce pains of age in such Animals

Because Animals can increase gases in the Atmosphere which can increase Global warming!

Less bad Feelings and Emotions (although these could be reduced in other better ways)!

Some people don't absorb iron tablets as good as injections (better tablets could be developed, ideally vegetarian or vegan products with the best amount of iron (and ways it is absorbed into the body) could be consumed instead)

Because a few Animals can "get in the way"

Because eating some Animals can be better for part of the ecosystem

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2024/01/01
05:08 UTC

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Further Reasons to not harm Animals

Further Reasons to not harm Animals:

Animals bring Positive Emotions and Feelings to beings!

Animals can be Creative!

Animals can keep some things in Balance

Animals can help us remember

Animals stimulate beings

Animals can inspire us

Animals can help maintain the land

Animals can help garden/s

Animals can help encourage humans to Excercise

Animals can wake humans up from sleep at Good times and for Good reasons

Animals can tell the state of parts of the ocean/s

Preserve Animals for future Generations!

Animals can be robust and help spread robustness

Harming Animals hurts humans

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2023/11/25
04:00 UTC

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Some Reasons to not harm Animals

Some Reasons to not harm Animals:

Animals are Valuable for Future Beings

Animals can Love too!

Animals can have Emotions and Feelings!

Animals have important amounts of Energy Vibration!

Animals have important Dimensional Growth!

Joy for Animals!

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2023/11/22
07:50 UTC

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[Academic Survey] The relationship between Animal Abuse and Domestic Violence.

Research title: The relationship between animal abuse and domestic violence.

My name is Jagoda Szymanska, and I am currently completing an MSc in Criminology and Criminal Psychology at the University of Essex. I am conducting a study that aims to explore the relationship between animal abuse and domestic violence. I aim to investigate the lived experiences of people who had pets in abusive relationships, the importance of animals for people who are going through hardships of abusive relationships, and better ways to support survivors and their animals when fleeing abusive relationships.

Why is my research important?
The impact of domestic violence on animals and the relationship between animal abuse and domestic violence is currently under-researched. Animals, as much as humans experience domestic violence and are often used as a tool for the abusers to coerce their partners. Leaving abusive relationships with animals can be more difficult, especially since there is limited support that is offered to survivors, and finding accommodation with pets is often close to impossible. This research can help to explore other or new means of support that could be offered to victims and will provide data for future research.

Will I be identified if I take part in this research?
No, participation in this research is voluntary and confidential. This research uses an anonymous survey, and your data will be coded. The survey will not ask for or store any personal, identifiable information.
Can I get a final copy of the study?
Yes, you will be entitled to obtain a copy of the study when it's finished. This can be done by contacting me via the email provided below or at the end of the survey.

What are the inclusion criteria?
Anybody who has living experience of being in an abusive relationship whilst also having a pet.

If you are interested in taking part in the research, please take part in the survey:
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/1P8RAJ/

Contact details:

Jagoda Szymanska
Js22035@essex.ac.uk

Closing date: December 2023

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2023/09/24
18:44 UTC

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Animal Activst and Confused

I don't know if this is the right subbreddit for this but do you know where I can get some unbiased sources of animal welfare topics like farming, animal testing, rodeos, zoos, etc, because everytime I look up if something is cruel to animals I receive sources from the industries themselves or the vegan movement and it causes confusion for me because both sides make good points. Also how do I know if both sides aren't saying stuff like this for money?

Examples:

Dairy Farmers: Dairy cows are bad moms who beat their young

Vegan movement: Dairy cows are good moms who love their babies

Another Example

Pig Farmers: Pigs don't care about being in getation stalls and if they were in group housing they would bite each other

Vegan movement: Pigs want more space and gestation stalls cause psychological problems

It really bothers me because I don't want to boycott something for no reason or support a bad industry by mistake. If anyone has any info let me know.

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2023/09/03
04:27 UTC

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Help scientific research on the human-horse relationship and horse welfare

Hi all, I am a doctoral researcher from the University of Turku in Finland. I am starting an online investigation on the Human-horse relationship and the interlink between human personality, attachment theory and the horse environment.

We are looking for horse owners world wide to respond to our survey.

https://link.webropol.com/s/humanhorsesurvey

Thank you for your help.

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2023/07/16
06:33 UTC

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Human-Animal Interaction Lab Survey on Human Perception of Cat Emotion

We are currently looking for participants (anyone over 18 years old) to complete an online research survey as part of a research project at Oregon State University. This survey will take approximately 20-30 minutes. Participants will view images of cats in different settings and respond to questions related to the cat’s perceived status, the cat’s emotional state and their own emotional response to viewing each image. Participants will also be asked their opinions about the emotional capabilities of cats, as well as how they feel about cats having access to outdoor spaces.Anyone over the age of 18 years old is invited to participate. The survey link can be found here: https://beav.es/TZu/

Thank you!

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2023/06/19
22:18 UTC

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Cats vs Dogs: The Best Pet for Your Personality and Circumstances

 Cats and dogs are among the most popular pets in the world, and these animals raise controversy between lovers and opponents. So what is the best between cats and dogs?https://www.aymany.com/2023/03/cats-vs-dogs-best-pet-for-your.html

2 Comments
2023/03/28
23:29 UTC

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Subreddit update

I've updated the look of this subreddit, I hope you like it.

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2023/02/26
17:21 UTC

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uk dissertation survey - animal welfare education

hello! i would really love it if you could all (uk residents only) take my dissertation survey on animal welfare being taught in schools:

https://forms.office.com/e/ZhDReyUdmk

tysm <3

5 Comments
2023/02/21
20:23 UTC

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