Animal Welfare
Sciences & Technology
Research
Greyhound racing says it’s transparent, so we used AI to check - dog by dog
When an industry publishes its own welfare data, how can anyone check it? We built AI agents to go through the public records on fatalities in greyhound racing and found a rising death rate
Sciences & Technology
Research
‘My donkey’s health is my health’
Working horses, donkeys, and mules support livelihoods and sustainable development; improved harnessing through training aims to enhance their welfare
Sciences & Technology
Opinion
What the global decline of greyhound racing means for all dogs
On International Dog Day, we’re seeing a fundamental change in how people think about animals. And anyone caring for dogs must understand it comes with profound responsibilities
Politics & Society
Analysis
Could copyright now be used to gag advocacy groups and media reporting?
The Australian Federal Court’s recent copyright judgment on footage filmed covertly could deter rights advocacy groups and undermine media freedom and public debate
Sciences & Technology
Analysis
Your dog is talking to you, but you need to learn how to listen
People talk to their dogs a lot – but what many may not realise is dogs are communicating back, just not in our language
Sciences & Technology
The biometric data that could predict racehorse injury
Linking existing biometric data has the potential to identify and prevent racehorse injuries before they become catastrophic
Sciences & Technology
Science can help dogs enjoy their best life
A new TV series explores the journey of dogs, but science is giving us new insights into how we can help our canine friends thrive
Sciences & Technology
I’m an animal … get me out of here!
Despite recent on-screen incidents, Australia doesn’t have national legislation governing animal welfare in film and television, so how can we protect the animals that entertain us?
Sciences & Technology
When money means a life or death choice for our dogs
New research finds many family pets are euthanised for economic reasons, when treatment is possible, but costs are too high
Sciences & Technology
The secret lives of farmed fish
A new study finds that monitoring the behaviour of farmed fish using tags can provide scientists with important information – but it can also create welfare issues