2011
DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-1090.2011.00136.x
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Capacity building for better animal welfare

Abstract: All zoos and aquariums aim to maintain animals with good welfare. Empirical evidence has demonstrated that various activities, described collectively as behavioural husbandry (BH), are associated with good animal welfare, so a lot of zoos now integrate BH into many of their captive animal management regimes. The widespread implementation of BH seems ubiquitous; however, some zoos do not have access to the resources, knowledge and skills that underpin BH. Building capacity within these zoos, so they have the in… Show more

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“…Such zoos are more likely to be located in countries where resources to provide for zoo animal welfare are restricted, and where technological and research advances in the fields of zoo animal welfare science and enrichment are limited. Whilst specific capacity-building of zoo professionals can be impactful [ 15 , 16 ], there are also cultural, resource-based and knowledge limitations: Knowledge of the diverse and complex needs of the species housed in zoos may contribute one barrier to the ability of zoos to provide good animal welfare [ 17 ]. Developments in animal welfare science have historically been biased towards the agricultural industry [ 18 , 19 ], whilst animal welfare in zoos has relied upon taking remedial action, once indicators of poor welfare are identified in zoo animals [ 17 ].…”
Section: Zoo Animal Welfarementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Such zoos are more likely to be located in countries where resources to provide for zoo animal welfare are restricted, and where technological and research advances in the fields of zoo animal welfare science and enrichment are limited. Whilst specific capacity-building of zoo professionals can be impactful [ 15 , 16 ], there are also cultural, resource-based and knowledge limitations: Knowledge of the diverse and complex needs of the species housed in zoos may contribute one barrier to the ability of zoos to provide good animal welfare [ 17 ]. Developments in animal welfare science have historically been biased towards the agricultural industry [ 18 , 19 ], whilst animal welfare in zoos has relied upon taking remedial action, once indicators of poor welfare are identified in zoo animals [ 17 ].…”
Section: Zoo Animal Welfarementioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, it is unlikely that large collections of molluscs and insects would hold the interest of a broad range of zoo visitors, and it is perhaps unrealistic for zoological institutions to aim to mirror biodiversity (Moss & Esson, 2010). Instead, the aim should be to represent all main taxa, so that visitors are made aware of the diversity of animal life and the threats faced in their natural habitats (Melfi & Hosey, 2011). Many smaller, less‐charismatic species, including over 1000 amphibian species, are threatened with extinction (Goulart et al , 2009).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A reduction in choice can alter behaviour patterns and infringe on psychological welfare (Fa et al ., ). Should behaviours with high motivation not be performed, altered time budgets, re‐directed behaviours and stereotypic actions (those with a fixed pattern and of no obvious value to the animal) can develop (Mason, , ; Melfi, ; Clubb & Mason, ; Fa et al ., ; Melfi & Hosey, ). Linking behaviour to in‐zoo welfare is well studied in larger, enigmatic mammals, especially those species of higher cognitive ability (Swaisgood & Shepherdson, ; Swaisgood, ; Mason & Rushen, ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Enhanced understanding of the range of behaviours displayed by zoo‐housed flamingos and the motivations for these would allow keepers to understand outcomes of husbandry decisions and promote positive welfare, and could be used to inform enclosure design. Monitoring behaviour (in addition to the health and demographic information already collected by many zoos) to inform husbandry decisions is termed ‘behavioural husbandry’ (Melfi & Hosey, ). For the whole life of any animal kept in zoological institutions, husbandry protocols should cater for specific evolutionary adaptations and behaviours that arise from strong internal motivations (Veasey, ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%