Córdoba Redondo, Raúl

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Facultat de Veterinària

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DESIGN OF AN INFORMATIVE DOCUMENTFOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE WELFAREOF PSITTACIDS AS COMPANION ANIMALSThere are numerous problems that arise fromimproper handling in the captivity of psittacids, whichcould be addressed through the acquisition ofknowledge provided by the brochures. Veterinaryclinics and owners can rely on the brochures to gainthis knowledge and, in turn, prevent these problemsand ensure the well being of psittacids.EXAMPLE OF THE BROCHURECONCLUSIONSANIMAL WELFAREMETODOLOGÍADOCUMENT ELABORATIONRaúl Córdoba RedondoFinal degree project -June 2023Emplumados club is an animal welfare association,located in Sabadell, that aims to promote and takeaction in favor of the well-being of captive parrots.This project is focused on creating an impact insociety in order to improve the human-animalrelationship.Definition of the Five FreedomsThe main objective of this project is the creation oftwo informative brochures on behalf of theorganization, to be distributed to clinics andpsittacine owners, in order to raise awareness aboutthe main issues that arise due to poor animalwelfareINTRODUCTION OBJECTIVESFreedom from hunger, thirst and malnutritionFreedom from physical and termal discomfortFreedom from pain, injury, or diseaseFreedom to express normal behaviorFreedom from fear and distressFEATHER PROBLEMSSelf-plucking Stress bars Lack of bathingOvergrowth ofbeak and clawsLeg malposition PododermatitisMasturbationContinuousegg-layingBEAK OR LIMB PROBLEMSREPRODUCTIVE AND EGG-LAYING PROBLEMSZINC INTOXICATIONREFERENCESFigure 1: concept of the Five Freedoms (adapted from Farm Animal Welfare Council [FAWC], 2009).Farm Animal Welfare Council [FAWC]. (2009). FarmAnimal Welfare in Great Britain: Past, Present andFuture. http://www.fawc.org.uk

Design of an informative document for the improvement of the welfare of psittacids as companion animals

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Design of an informative document for the improvement of the welfare of psittacids as companion animals

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