Behavioral science is applied across all sectors of animal care to improve welfare standards.
The Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare, established by the Brambell Committee in 1965, serve as a foundation for ensuring the humane treatment of animals. These freedoms include: Behavioral science is applied across all sectors of
By combining behavioral observation with diagnostic testing, veterinarians can treat the root cause rather than just the symptom. Behavioral Medicine: Beyond Basic Training Behavioral Medicine: Beyond Basic Training In the highlands
In the highlands of Kenya, a wildlife sanctuary was struggling with an unusual problem. A young giraffe named Asali had stopped lifting her head. She grazed only on low shrubs, avoiding eye contact with other giraffes, and had developed a persistent cough. The sanctuary’s veterinary team was baffled: blood tests showed no infection, X-rays revealed no fracture, and her diet was balanced. The sanctuary’s veterinary team was baffled: blood tests