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1 Welfare assessment
2 How do we assess for welfare of individuals? Can we have a generic welfare assessment? Will it work for all shelters?
3 There are a number of methods that have been used to assess welfare in the past; Bramble s 5 freedoms are always a good base to begin but there is much more information we are now aware of that helps us identify poor welfare.
4 1. Freedom from Hunger and Thirst - by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour. 2. Freedom from Discomfort - by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area. 3. Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease - by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment. 4. Freedom to Express Normal Behaviour - by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind. 5. Freedom from Fear and Distress - by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.
5 Welfare principles and criteria are summarized in the table below. Welfare Principles Good feeding Welfare Criteria 1 Absence of prolonged hunger 2 Absence of prolonged thirst 3 Appropriate food for good health & growth Good housing 4 Comfort around resting 5 Thermal comfort 6 Ease of movement Good health 7 Absence of injuries 8 Absence of disease 9 Absence of pain induced by management procedures Appropriate behaviour 10 Expression of social behaviours 11 Expression of other behaviours 12 Good human-animal relationship 13 Positive emotional state
6 More detailed definitions of welfare criteria are described below. 1. Animals should not suffer from prolonged hunger, i.e. they should have a suitable and appropriate diet. 2. Animals should not suffer from prolonged thirst, i.e. they should have a sufficient and accessible water supply. 3. Animals should be fed the appropriate types of food to enhance growth and health throughout its life. 4. Animals should have comfort when they are resting. 5. Animals should have thermal comfort, i.e. they should neither be too hot nor too cold. 6. Animals should have enough space to be able to move around freely. 7. Animals should be free of injuries, e.g. skin damage and locomotory disorders. 8. Animals should be free from disease, i.e. animal unit managers should maintain high standards of hygiene and care. 9. Animals should not suffer pain induced by inappropriate management, handling, slaughter, or surgical procedures (e.g. castration,). 10. Animals should be able to express normal, non-harmful, social behaviours (e.g. grooming). 11. Animals should be able to express other normal behaviours, i.e. it should be possible to express species-specific natural behaviours such as foraging. 12. Animals should be handled well in all situations, i.e. handlers should promote good human animal relationships. 13. Negative emotions such as fear, distress, frustration or apathy should be avoided whereas positive emotions such as security or contentment should be promoted.
7 Animal welfare goes hand in hand with the feelings experienced by animals: the presence of strong negative feelings, usually called suffering, and the presence of positive feelings, usually called pleasure
8 Welfare assessment should evolve in much the same way as the methods behind positive training and behaviour have. (in some circles) We understand the effects that poor training methods have on the dogs welfare. So having a good understanding of both normal and abnormal canine behaviour is essential to identify poor welfare.
9 How do we identify negative feelings? Lack of behaviour can say as much as the dogs that are jumping and growling at the gates. Social animals that no longer seek social interaction. Dogs that express excessive appeasement behaviours
10 Happy or sad?
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16 In any assessment of welfare, it is these feelings that should be assessed. Because feelings are subjective, they cannot be investigated directly, however there are methods to assess the conditions under which they are kept and the procedures to which they are subjected.
17 Measurements of impaired biological functioning, particularly those connected to decreased health and increased physiological stress responses, can provide good corroborating evidence that welfare is compromised.
18 Health Without proper health checks it is difficult to fully assess welfare. But.. Without proper health checks you could argue that welfare isn't being monitored ( Freedom from pain, Injury & Disease)
19 Increased physiological stress response
20 WHAT IS A STEREOTYPY? A stereotypy is a repeated, relatively set sequence of movements which has no obvious function. The repetition may be regular, but it need not be, and the sequence of movements may be very short, as in head-shaking or long and complex, as in route-tracing by bears in zoos.
21 WHY DOES IT OCCUR? Stereotypies occur in animals that have no control over their situation and have been associated with environments that are; Barren and lack variety Disturbing or threatening And where the animal also experiences social isolation.
22 THE PHYSIOLOGY OF STEREOTYPIES The physiology shows that stereotypies are primarily disorders of neurotransmission. The main neurotransmitters that are affected are adrenaline, nor adrenaline and dopamine. These three neurotransmitters when grouped are called catecholamine's and when a dog is suffering from an increase in catecholamine's called a catecholamine cascade the dog will find it extremely difficult to control himself during stressful periods.
23 So essentially we are talking coping mechanisms
24 They can be varied and often bizarre
25 The term "welfare" refers to the state of an individual in relation to its environment, and this can be measured. Both failure to cope with the environment and difficulty in coping are indicators of poor welfare.
26 Animals have a wide range of needs that are a consequence of the many functional systems that make life possible. A need is a deficiency in an animal that can be remedied by obtaining a particular resource or responding to a particular environmental or bodily stimulus (Fraser and Broom, 1990).
27 Some needs are simple, such as the detectable effects of a low concentration of body fluids or a high body temperature and require action. Others are a complex consequence of the mechanisms that have evolved in the species to promote survival and reproduction, for example the deficiencies in mental functioning resulting from too little variety in sensory input or insufficient contact with other members of the species.
28 To develop good systems for the housing and management of animals it is of particular importance that studies of the preferences of animals be carried out. We need to know what animals prefer if we are to treat them in a humane way. Observations of how animals spend their time when they are in a rich environment are a useful preliminary guide in designing accommodation
29 Is space a priority?
30 Does design make a difference?
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32 Welfare is a characteristic of an animal, not something given to it, and can be measured using an array of indicators. Such studies are complementary to those in which the subjective experiences of animals are assessed using measures of preference.
33 The assessing of welfare in kennels is a very difficult thing to achieve and as new information comes to light we should always endeavour to keep our methods of assessment up to date. By evaluating our own methods on a regular basis we can ensure we are always striving to improve our kennels and procedures.
34 Individual welfare scores To be completed by 2-3 carers Aims to identify areas to work on Can be used as a tool to corroborate pts requests Subjective
35 Home-ability Score Dog interaction Score How likely is the dog to be rehomed? Would the dog bite the owner? Would the dog bite visitors? Would the dog be a danger in public areas? Is the dog safe around other animals? Can the dog wear a muzzle? Can the dog be let off the lead safely? Are they safe around traffic? Do they travel well? Are they house trained? Are they destructive? Total score Human interactions Is the dog comfortable being handled? Does the dog enjoy a fuss? Does the dog initiate the contact? Can the dog focus on the handler with distractions? Can the dog focus on the handler indoors? Can the dog focus on the handler outdoors? Can the dog be trained using food? Will they play with toys and initiate games? does the dog choose to spend time with handler? Total score Is the dog happy kenneled with another dog? Can the dog meet other dogs on the lead? Does the dog vocalise when meeting other dogs? Does the dog show fear when meeting other dogs? Does the dog show frustration when seeing other dogs? Is the dog safe around other dogs? Can the dog free run with other dogs? Does the dog enjoy the company of other dogs? Can the dog eat/chew around other dogs? Total score Manage-ability in kennels Is the dog easy to get in/out of kennels? Is the dog easy to get inside/outside as required? Are they ok being shut in/out? How difficult are they to get harnessed? Are they reactive to surrounding dogs? Are they likely to re-direct? Is the dog a risk to unfamiliar staff? Is the dog a risk to visitors? Can the dog be easily muzzled? Does the dog go out with volunteers? Can the dog go off site? Does the dog enjoy the compounds? Does the dog lunge out at people? Does the dog resist going back to its kennel? Total score
36 Stress levels Score the individual questions with 0 being the most desirable and 5 being the least desirable How comfortable is the dog in the kennel? Do they show visible signs of stress? Do they show any stereotypical behaviour? Do they self mutilate? Do they bounce of the walls? To gain the welfare score for the individual dog you need to add up all the Do they chase their tail or spin? scores from the various categories Do they bark a lot? Do they sleep excessively? Welfare Score Do they show any obssesive behaviours? Do they show lots of appeasements? Home-ability Do they stand for excessive periods? Human interactions Do they hide away? Dog interaction Do they toilet without fear in the kennel? Manage-ability in kennels Do they toilet out of the kennel without fear? Stress levels Does the dog enjoy its time out of the kennel? Can they cope with new environments? Total Score Does it take long to recover from a stressful situation? Total score The best score would be 0 the worst would be 300 This assessment can be used with new dogs that may have potential welfare issues in kennels or to look at long term dogs on a regular basis This assessment can also be used to highlight areas of concern and aid in the improvement of an individuals welfare by targeting the areas the dog is struggling with. The ideal situation is to have more than one person who knows the dog do the assessment to avoid bias
37 Can assessing the welfare of individuals tell us about the shelter? 100 dogs 15 cases of stereotypy 10 cases of shut down behaviour 15 cases of veterinary shortfall No enrichment
38 Welfare Audit Fill in the welfare audit by marking one circle on each question. Within this welfare audit there are 45 questions. 1 = Above welfare standard 2 = Acceptable welfare standard 3= Below welfare standard
39 The top mark for this audit would be 45 the worst would be 135 and an average 90. Although this audit may give an overall score rating for the welfare of dogs in the kennels, care is needed when interpreting these results as it is possible to get a pass of 90 yet many aspects of the audit may have scored poorly and some above average. The main use for this audit tool is to identify areas that could be improved.
40 Kennel floor space (ref 1) 1. Larger than the dimensions indicated in category 2. 2.Small dogs (less than 12kg (26lbs) sleeping area not less than 1.1 sq m (12 sq feet), width and length not less than 0.9 m (3 feet). Adjoining exercise area not less than 3.7 sq m (40 sq feet), width not less than 0.9m (3 feet). 2.Medium dogs (12kg (26lbs) to 30kg (66lbs) sleeping area not less than 1.4 sq m (16 sq feet), width and length not less than 1.2m (4 feet). Adjoining exercise area not less than 5.5 sq m (60 sq feet), width not less than 1.2 m (4 feet). 2.Large dogs (more than 30kg (66lbs)) sleeping area not less than 1.4 sq m (16 sq feet), width and length not less than 1.2 m (4 feet). Adjoining exercise area not less than 7.4 sq m (80 sq feet), width not less than 1.2 m (4 feet). 3. Smaller than the dimensions indicated in category 2. Kennel temperature regulation Kennel lighting (Ref 4) 1. Individually controlled, to change temperatue for individual housed in the kennel 2.Adjustable to control temperature in the block of kennels 3.No ability to regulate temperature in the facility Material used for kennel 1. un-damaged, Fit for purpose, non porous, easy to clean & maintain 1. Both natural and artificail light, with options to reduce and increase as required Kennel floor 2.When using artifical light it should closely mirror that of natural light in both intensity and duration 3.No lighting 1. Un-damaged, non porous, non slip & comfortable 2.Un-damaged, fit for purpose 2.Un-damaged, non porous 3.Damaged, dangerous & unable to clean Kennel drainage 1. Drainage for individual kennels to reduce cross contamination 3.Damaged, porous & unable to clean Kennel weather resistance 1. adaptable shelter to meet the needes of individuals 2.Drainage for the whole block 2.Provides shade and shelter from the elements 3.No drainage 3.No shelter from the elements Numbers of kennels Per block Kennel noise level (Ref 2) 1. Below 10 2.Between 10 & Above20 Dogs per kennel(size of kennels & dogs dependant) 1. Varied due to size and temperament 2.From 1 to 4 dogs 1. Effective sound proofing within the kennel environment and around the site. Noise levels maintained below 80dB 2. Some sound proofing between the kennels. Noise levels between 80 & 100dB 3. No sound proofing. Noise levels above 100dB Sleeping options 1. As for 2 but with options for types of bedding and area away from sources of stress 2. Dry, clean bedding away from the elements. 3. social isolation or above 4 dogs Toileting options 1. Multiple opportunities to toilet away from the kennel, preference tested substrate within the kennel 2. Area away from the sleep and feeding area 3. No options to toilet away from sleep area and feeding area 3. No bedding or wet dirty & exposed to the elements Kennel orientation 1. Variation of choices for the dog to enable self reguation of temperature 2. Not exposed to the elements 3. Exposure to the elements without the option to seek shelter
41 Kennel temperature regulation 1. Individually controlled, to change temperatue for individual housed in the kennel 2.Adjustable to control temperature in the block of kennels 3.No ability to regulate temperature in the facility
42 Freedom from Discomfort - by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.
43 SOP 16 Annex B Annex B to SOP 16 THE HOLISTIC APPROACH TO BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION
44 Step 1. The dog's health should be considered. If there is a sudden onset of aggression then this is likely to be pain-related; dogs can be very stoic in nature and do not always have the courtesy to limp to let you know all is not well! More chronic pain (e.g. joints, hips, a poor digestion) can cause the dog to be more irritable and stressed (than normal). If you have any concerns, you should ask the centre vet to check the dog over. Step 2. The dog should be kennelled in a place where he feels safe and secure this will help to reduce stress levels and allow for a successful BMP. This could be a kennel away from rehoming so that he doesn't have strange people looking at him, or it could be that you have to observe his immediate neighbours in case he is feeling intimidated by another dog, or give him a covered indoor kennel to hide in or to rest upon. Step 3. Further reduction in stress can be made by preference testing the dog where the 5 maintenance behaviours are concerned. These are urination, defecation, eating, drinking and sleeping. The importance of these behaviours should not be underestimated as they are vital for survival.
45 Steps 4, 5 & 6. These stages are actually interchangeable depending on the dog. We know that some dogs are more dog-orientated than people-orientated and vice versa. Dog interaction 'find a friend'. Find a dog that he can kennel with, mix with or at least parallel walk with. People interaction assess, identify and remedy the attachment issues that the dog has with people. Exercise provide variety for the dog where toys are concerned and provide appropriate exercise for the individual. This may be gentle walks, running in a compound or even staying in and doing some training or low level problem solving games Step 7. Then we, eventually, arrive at dealing with the behaviour itself. Miraculously we find that the problem, X, often becomes an easier to deal with X. The issue can then be dealt with by desensitising, counter-conditioning or teaching an incompatible behaviour.
46 WHAT CAN WE DO RIGHT NOW Sort out the base of the behavioural ladder including eating, sleeping, body care and social activities. Enrich the environment Change the environment Reduce the occurrence of the stereotypy by removing the stressor as often as possible.
47 Environment is everything
48 7 x 6 Interaction with People 5 Exercise & Object Play 4 Interaction with other dogs 3 5 Maintenance Behaviours 2 Safety & Security 1 Health
49 References Ref 1 = Defra.gov.uk quarantine kennel sizes Ref 2 = Noise in dog kennelling: Is barking a welfare problem for dogs? Applied Animal Behaviour Science 52 (1997) G. Sales, R. Hubrecht, A. Peyvandi, S. Milligan, B. Shield Ref 3 = European council. European convention for the protection of vertebrate animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes, 1986; Available at http//conventions.coe.int/treaty/en/treaties/html/123.htm Johnson T; The animal shelter building; design and maintenance of a healthy and efficient facility. Shelter medicine for veterinarians and staff. Ames, Blackwell publishing 2004 pages Institute of Laboratory Animal Research, commission on life sciences, national research council. Guide for the care and use of laboratory animals, US department of health and human service, national institutes of health, NIH publication No , 1996 Ref 4 = New Zealand ministry of agriculture. Animal welfare advisory committee. Code of recommendations and minimum standards for the welfare of animals in boarding establishments Ref 5 = National Animal Care & Control Association, Mays D (ed). Training manual 2009b Kansas City,MO: National Animal Care & Control Association Humane Society of the United States General staffing recommendations for kennel caretaking. l
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