Genetic diversity matters for wildlife – and for the livestock on which we depend. Yet breed after breed is disappearing into extinction.
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For many dairy farmers, the solution to their rodent problem isn’t poison – it’s working cats. But at present, there are no tax deductions for their care.
We all know cats are territorial creatures, but they’re not nearly as aloof as you might think – whether towards people or even other cats.
Dingo culling is allowed in Victoria’s east until 2028, raising questions over how we balance the needs of humans and animals.
Crocodile farming in northern Australia began as a way to ensure crocodile leather could be sustainably sourced. But fashion houses and consumers are turning away.
Animal welfare laws don’t protect invertebrates, but there’s evidence that some, such as octopuses, are as intelligent as many mammals – even if their cognition takes very different forms.
There are many unhelpful stereotypes about cats. Veterinarian Anne Quain explains how seeing things from the perspective of these complex creatures can help everyone get along.
Boarding facilities during peak periods can stressful environments for dogs and cats. Some may not be suited to it at all.
Racehorses take centre stage during the Spring Racing Carnival but how exactly are they treated during their daily lives?
Many sea creatures lead complex, social lives in the wild and are likely to suffer in farmed conditions. But they aren’t mainstays of the aquaculture industry − yet.
The mutant breed was created by crossing munchkin and sphynx cats.
Science from a four-paw perspective can help us reconsider our everyday interactions with dogs and influence positive changes so we can live well, together.
If left unchecked, artificial intelligence will harm animals. Experts in law, ethics and animal welfare call for AI to be included in the revised Australian Animal Welfare Strategy, coming soon.
The death of Black Caviar sparked some uncomfortable questions about what retirement actually means for thorughbreds.
A controversy involving one of the world’s best dressage riders highlights the need for more protection of horses in equestrian sports.
Australia’s live export trade is controversial. Have you ever wondered how it perpetuates? New research shows it comes down to corporate power dynamics. Similar forces operate in Brazil and the US.
I’ve studied stress in marsupials. Here’s why banning koala cuddles is a good idea – backed by the scientific evidence on koala handling and stress.
A study in Detroit finds large areas without pet resources, mainly in lower-income and minority neighborhoods. Better access to supplies and services could help owners and animals thrive together.
Research shows that consumers place their trust in animal welfare certificates on food.
It’s important to design public awareness campaigns that illuminate the richness of animal lives by directing attention to actual animal agency rather than to the human abusers of animals.
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Adjunct Professor in Animal Welfare, Curtin University
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Professor, School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
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Associate professor, UNSW
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Professor, Management and Organizational Studies, Huron University College and Coordinator of Animal Ethics and Sustainability Leadership, Western University
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Post-doctoral Fellow, School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Professor of Law, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Wildlife Conservation, University of Salford
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Senior Lecturer, Sydney School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
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Honorary Associate, Australian Institute for Primary Care and Ageing, La Trobe University
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Honorary Associate, Sydney School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, Western Sydney University
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Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Southampton
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Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University
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Research Fellow, Animal Welfare Science Centre, The University of Melbourne