<b>Suitability assessment protocol for the release of raptors for rehabilitation: Based on the Delphi method of animal-focused welfare indicators</b>
Rehabilitation is often a lengthy process requiring thorough physical and behavioural assessments. It is irresponsible and detrimental to the animal's welfare to release individuals into the wild who subsequently die of starvation or are unable to adapt to an unfamiliar environment.
Authors
- Cristian Ugaz Ruiz
- Florencia Astorga Artigas
Institutions
- University of the Americas (CL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Open Veterinary Journal
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5455/ovj.2025.v15.i10.26
- Primary Topic
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00