Educational Resources & Reference Materials
Understanding Tail Biting in Pigs
This video provides insights into the causes and solutions for tail biting in pigs, an important topic in animal welfare and production animal science. The documentary was produced as part of COST Action CA15134, Synergy for preventing damaging behaviour in group housed pigs and chickens (GroupHouseNet). Further information about the action is available here.
Feather Pecking in Laying Hens
This video examines the causes, consequences, and prevention strategies for feather pecking in laying hens, an essential welfare issue in poultry production. The documentary was produced as part of COST Action CA15134, Synergy for preventing damaging behaviour in group housed pigs and chickens (GroupHouseNet).
An Introduction to Animal Behaviour and Welfare
1. Introduction to Ethics and Animal Welfare
An introduction to ethical considerations in animal welfare science and their practical applications.
2. Introduction to Ethology and Animal Welfare
An introduction to ethology and animal welfare.
3. Behavioural Genetics, Evolution, and Domestication
An introduction to behavioral genetics, evolution, and the process of domestication in animals.
4. Animal Emotions: Fear and Anxiety
An introduction to animal emotions with a focus on fear and anxiety.
5. Behaviour and Physiology
An examination of the relationship between animal behavior and physiological processes.
6. Animal Motivation
An exploration of animal motivation and its role in behavior and welfare.
7. Cognition in Animals
An examination of cognitive processes in animals and their implications for animal welfare.
Discussion of Tail Biting in Pigs
An introduction to tail biting in pigs, based on insights from Taylor et al. 2010. Tail-biting: A new perspective. The Veterinary Journal.
Animal Welfare Standards & Guidelines
EU Directive 2010/63/EU
Directive on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes.
Norwegian Animal Welfare Act
The Norwegian Animal Welfare Act (Lov om dyrevelferd) from 2009.
Norwegian National Committee for the Protection of Animals
Information about the Norwegian National Committee for laboratory animals.