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Wild animal welfare

The elephant in the room

Presentation at the WAWC conference 2024 by Peter Sandøe and Clare Palmer (University of Copenhagen, Denmark and Texas A & M University, USA)

Comparing cultural differences in attitudes to killing animals

In this short article, Peter Sandøe explains the phenomenon 'nordic noir' in relation to attitudes to euthanasia.

Consumer behaviour

Critical, but willing to drink: Consumers’ perspectives on the use of advanced breeding methods in dairy production

Danish consumers are concerned about advanced breeding methods in dairy production. However, a new research study has found that they are willing to drink the milk as long as the methods have not been used directly on…

Mapping of initiatives to prevent inherited diseases and exaggerated phenotypes in dogs

Report on initiatives to prevent inherited diseases and exaggerated phenotypes in dogs. Funded by the Danish Knowledge Centre for Animal Welfare, Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.

The modern dog fights a lonely battle

Separation anxiety and behavioral problems. Veterinary care and malnutrition are no longer the main problems for Danish dogs, as was the case a hundred years ago. On the other hand, our sky-high expectations of them are…

New advice on Dachshund spinal health in paper co-authored by WSAVA Hereditary Disease Committee (HDC) Member Dr Helle Friis Proschowsky

New study finds that radiograph is recommended over DNA test in predicting risk of disc herniation.

One health: pandemic effects on companion animals and owners

The concept of one health – recognising the interdependence of human, animal and environmental health – has been brought into sharp focus in the COVID-19 pandemic.