Browse the list of Frequently Asked Questions created by our team of experts below with regard to dairy and beef cattle welfare. If you are unable to find or have more specific questions, please Ask an Expert.
Q: What is …
Camelid Welfare FAQs
Browse the list of Frequently Asked Questions created by our team of experts below with regard to camelid welfare. If you are unable to find or have more specific questions, please Ask an Expert.
Q: What is the proper way …
Animal Welfare Glossary of Terms
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ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR – Behavior that deviates in form, frequency, or sequence from a defined standard.
AGGRESSION – Purposeful action with actual or potential result of harming, limiting, intimidating, instilling fear or submission, etc.
ALPHA ANIMAL – The animal that …
Transport and Care of Horses
Having bought a horse(s) from a sale yard, auction or through a private sale, you need to ensure that you are prepared and able to provide adequate transport to your property. It is important that you care for the horses …
Animal Welfare Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- General
- Swine Welfare
- Poultry Welfare
- Cattle Welfare
- Sheep and Goat Welfare
- Horse Welfare
- Camelid Welfare
General
Q: What is animal welfare?
A: Animal welfare may be defined as the “state of an individual in relation to its environment.” Additionally, this …
Transport and Care of Poultry
Having bought poultry from the sale yard or through a private sale, you need to ensure that you are prepared and able to provide adequate transport to your property. It is important that you are capable of caring for your …
Transport and Care of Pigs
Owning pigs can be a rewarding and profitable experience, but it also comes with certain responsibilities concerning the proper care and welfare of the pigs. This fact sheet provides some basic information regarding your obligations as an owner of pigs.…
Transport and Care of Sheep and Goats
Having bought sheep or goats from the sale yard or through a private sale, you need to ensure that you are prepared to provide adequate transport to your property. It is important that you are capable of caring for your …
Gregory Martin
Gregory is an Extension educator in poultry for Penn State University Extension. His areas of expertise are in poultry production and management, mortality composting, emergency preparedness, veterinary IPM, and animal welfare. He works with all major poultry production species, and …
Transport and Care of Calves
Having bought a calf (or calves) from the sale yard or through a private sale, you need to ensure that you are prepared to care for it and able to provide adequate transport to your property. It is important that …