Animal Welfare

Sciences & Technology

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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