Current Research Findings (published)

Acoustic analysis of cattle mother–offspring contact calls

Researchers have been eavesdropping on 'conversations' between calves and their mothers -- measuring the process... >>

Refining dosing by oral gavage in the dog: A protocol to harmonise welfare

It is estimated that over 100,000 dogs are used in laboratory research and testing each... >>

Rescued goats at a sanctuary display positive mood after former neglect

Animal sanctuaries can play an important role in rehabilitating goats and other animals that have... >>

Emotions in goats: mapping physiological, behavioural and vocal profiles

New research looking at how goats express subtle positive emotions could lead to greater understanding... >>

Goats excel at learning and remembering a highly novel cognitive task

Goats learn how to solve complicated tasks quickly and can recall how to perform them... >>

Fish can show emotional fever: Stress-induced hyperthermia in zebrafish

Whether fishes are sentient beings remains an unresolved and controversial question. Among characteristics thought to... >>

Do Fish Perceive Anaesthetics as Aversive?

Letting fish choose their anaesthetics for better welfare: Aversive behaviours guide humane selection of anaesthetics Despite... >>

The behaviour of stressed fish

Fish are widely used as pets, in agriculture, and increasingly in scientific research. It is... >>