Improving Animal Welfare Outcomes for Live-Trapped Terrestrial Mammals in Australia
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Improving Animal Welfare Outcomes for Live-Trapped Terrestrial Mammals in Australia |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 0 |
Book Title | Mammal Trapping Wildlife Management, Animal Welfare & International Standards |
Authors | Allen, Benjamin L. (Author), Ballard, Guy (Author), Fleming, Peter J. S. (Author), Meek, Paul D. (Author) and Smith, Deane (Author) |
Editors | Proulx, Gilbert |
Page Range | 97-120 |
Chapter Number | 6 |
Number of Pages | 24 |
Year | 2022 |
Publisher | Alpha Wildlife Publications |
HV McKay Charitable Trust | |
Place of Publication | Alberta, Canada |
ISBN | 9780980959826 |
Web Address (URL) | https://cwbm.ca/product/mammal-trapping-e-book/ |
Abstract | Terrestrial mammals have been captured by humans for many purposes for thousands of years. Traps fall into 2 broad categories: killing traps and restraining traps. Traps are used for a range of purposes depending on cultural history and country. Here we describe and apply a hierarchy of control measures derived from common Work Health and Safety protocols as a means of identifying and improving the welfare of trapped animals. It is a systematic and pragmatic approach for welfare risk assessment and decision making which, when applied, should lead to improved animal welfare outcomes for trapped animals. Within each of 4 controls in the hierarchy, we expand on the considerations that should be made by research and pest control trappers, with a focus on practices in Australia. These considerations include decisions on which trap to use, where to set them, how to set them, checking schedules and handling of trapped animals. We also make recommendations about education, training and engagement of trappers to improve and maximise the welfare outcomes of trapped animals. |
Keywords | Terrestrial mammals; animal welfare; trapped animals; Australia |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 410407. Wildlife and habitat management |
300306. Animal welfare | |
Byline Affiliations | Institute for Life Sciences and the Environment |
University of New England | |
University of New South Wales | |
Department of Primary Industries, New South Wales | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q77w6/improving-animal-welfare-outcomes-for-live-trapped-terrestrial-mammals-in-australia
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