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Animal Welfare - the UFAW journal

Animal Welfare - the UFAW journal

Book and Periodical Publishing

The official journal of the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare. Published Gold OA by Cambridge University Press.

About us

Animal Welfare is an international scientific journal. It publishes the results of peer-reviewed scientific research, technical studies, surveys and reviews relating to the welfare of kept animals (eg on farms, in laboratories, zoos and as companions) and of those in the wild whose welfare is compromised by human activities. Papers on related ethical and legal issues are also considered for publication. The journal also includes letters to the editor, opinion papers and commentary on topical issues such as developments in legislation and codes of practice relating to animal welfare, as well as book reviews. UFAW has published the journal Animal Welfare since 1992. Why choose Animal Welfare? ➔ In January 2023, the journal transitioned to Gold Open Access. ➔ Animal Welfare is published with Cambridge University Press – a not-for-profit publisher. ➔ As a charity, UFAW ensures that any profit is reinvested into our charitable work to support and disseminate animal welfare science. For more information about the journal, to read or download articles, and to submit your manuscripts, visit the homepage ↓

Website
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/animal-welfare
Industry
Book and Periodical Publishing
Company size
2-10 employees
Founded
1992
Specialties
Animal Welfare Science and Animal Welfare

Updates

  • Animal Welfare - the UFAW journal reposted this

    View profile for Huw Golledge

    CEO & Scientific Director at Universities Federation for Animal Welfare and the Humane Slaughter Association

    Really proud of the work our Journal team have done to grow the impact factor of Animal Welfare, that's a really big jump in just a year! If you have exciting animal welfare research to publish you should definitely consider Animal Welfare - the UFAW journal

    📣 We are proud to share that the journal has achieved an Impact Factor of 2.3 in the 2024 Journal Citation Reports, a 60% increase from last year! The new Impact Factor places the journal in Q1 in both Veterinary Sciences and Zoology, ranking 30/170 and 17/181, respectively. This reflects the growing recognition of the high-quality, peer-reviewed research we publish, and the dedication of our authors, editors, reviewers, and readers. As a specialist journal with a global reach, Animal Welfare remains committed to advancing scientifically rigorous research that informs improvements in animal welfare across species and settings. A sincere thank you to everyone in our community, who contributes to the journal's success. 🔗Read the full update here: https://ow.ly/XnJC50Wr4Jc #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

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  • 📣 We are proud to share that the journal has achieved an Impact Factor of 2.3 in the 2024 Journal Citation Reports, a 60% increase from last year! The new Impact Factor places the journal in Q1 in both Veterinary Sciences and Zoology, ranking 30/170 and 17/181, respectively. This reflects the growing recognition of the high-quality, peer-reviewed research we publish, and the dedication of our authors, editors, reviewers, and readers. As a specialist journal with a global reach, Animal Welfare remains committed to advancing scientifically rigorous research that informs improvements in animal welfare across species and settings. A sincere thank you to everyone in our community, who contributes to the journal's success. 🔗Read the full update here: https://ow.ly/XnJC50Wr4Jc #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

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  • 🔍 NEW STUDY investigates whether vocalisations can be used to predict the onset of birth in C57BL/6J mice. The researchers analysed vocal patterns before and during the birthing process and identified distinct acoustic changes that reliably occur prior to birth. The study suggests that monitoring these vocalisations may offer a welfare-friendly method to anticipate birth in laboratory mice and hopefully limit neonatal mortality. 🔗 Read the full article: https://ow.ly/Ouhm50WlPZe #AnimalWelfareScience

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  • 🔍 NEW REVIEW provides a rapid systematic overview of the use of camera traps in ecological studies, with a focus on wildlife welfare. Analysing 267 papers from the past five years in ecology and forestry, the authors investigated whether research designs acknowledge the potential impact of camera traps on animal behaviour and welfare. Only 7.5% of studies considered possible welfare effects, typically framing camera traps positively as they are less intrusive than invasive methods. This review highlights an important oversight, as the potential short- and long-term behavioural impacts on species are rarely addressed. The authors recommend that future studies explicitly consider and acknowledge welfare implications. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/qfNG50WlJXB #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

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  • 🔍 NEW STUDY assesses transport container modifications designed to improve welfare for end-of-lay hens and reduce strain on catchers during the loading process. Researchers tested two add-on prototypes fitted to transport container drawers on five commercial aviary farms. The results showed that with one prototype, consisting of a metal tube with vertical flaps, hens were significantly calmer and it reduced the incidence of breast bruises, without affecting loading efficiency. The second prototype, a frame with horizontal flaps, did not improve hen welfare or loading efficiency and was not preferred by catchers. The study highlights that simple container modifications have the potential to improve animal welfare during handling, but further large-scale research is recommended to enhance effectiveness. 🔗 Read the full article: https://ow.ly/v6hw50WitVP #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

    • A graphic with a blue banner at the top containing white, line-drawn images of a buffalo, dog, bird, fish, mouse and chicken and the UFAW logo. A photograph of a person placing a brown hen into a green transport container with a hinged lid. The text reads: Design and testing of add-on prototypes for transport containers to improve the loading process for end-of-lay hens and catchers. By Femke Delanglez, Anneleen Watteyn, Bart Ampe, Gunther Antonissen, Jan Detand, Wout Verroens and Frank Tuyttens
  • 🔍 NEW STUDY assesses the efficacy of post-operative pain management for cattle castration, comparing outcomes with and without multimodal analgesia (local anaesthetic alone, or in combination with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). The meta-analysis found that multimodal analgesia reduces blood cortisol concentrations during the first 4 hours following surgical castration, with the effect diminishing thereafter. The study highlights a lack of consistency across existing research, limiting the ability to make evidence-based recommendations for best practice. The authors encourage replication studies but discourage the inclusion of test groups without pain control. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/lfAR50Wip97 #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

    • A graphic with a blue banner at the top containing white, line-drawn images of a buffalo, dog, bird, fish, mouse and chicken and the UFAW logo. A photograph of two young calves standing in a grassy field with blurred adult cattle in the background under a sunny sky. The text reads: Efficacy of pain management for cattle castration: A systematic review and meta-analysis. By Emeline Nogues, Jane Stojkov, Biljana Jonoska Stojkova, Marina A.G. von Keyserlingk, Daniel M. Weary.
  • 🔍 NEW STUDY investigates which aspects of kitten socialisation are considered important by US cat owners. In a survey of 2,238 participants, 69% reported they had not heard of kitten socialisation programmes, yet nearly half expressed interest in enrolling in one in the future. Key factors owners considered important included education on reducing problem behaviours, understanding cat body language, and helping ensure kittens become accustomed to handling. Owners with cats displaying aggression, were more likely to express interest in enrolling in a future programme. 🔗 Read the full paper here: https://ow.ly/Ro9o50Wffxz #AnimalWelfareScience #CatWelfare #AnimalWelfare

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