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Development of an online reporting interface to detect and reduce animal abuse cases
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1  Department of Laboratory Animal Science and Animal Welfare, University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest, 1078 Budapest, Hungary
2  Department of Anatomy and Histology, University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest, 1078 Budapest, Hungary
Academic Editor: Colin Scanes

Abstract:

Introduction

Recognizing animal abuse and assessing its extent is important, since animal abuse and maltreatment are the first steps to aggression against people. furthermore it is also an important basic question of animal welfare. Due to media coverage, a wider audience has been affected by the concept of animal protection. It is important to emphasize the right animal husbandry at a level which is understandable for the public, too.

Methods

This study considers in-depth interviews with people who are playing an active role in judging cases of animal abuse. A survey was made on the process of reporting cases of animal abuse observed by the public, and its interest in a new online animal abuse reporting system.

Results

Based on the interviews it is evident that powers are not clarified in animal abuse cases, so discourses are continous between authorities and civil animal rights activists. Based on the questionnaire’s responses, a significant proportion of the respondents are not aware which authority or organization should be contacted in cases of animal cruelty, and which in cases of observing poor living conditions. People would prefer to use reporting options available by phone.

Conclusion

The concept of animal abuse is different in administrative law than in criminal law, which the public may not necessarily be able to distinguish. This study has proposeda closed shemed online reporting intarface, which is beneficial in the judgement procedure. It has high priority on-the spot-recording during actions, and in the possible judgement procedures, a lot of money and time could be saved. A number of unnecessary measures could be reduced. This could strain off a great mass of false statements and could be lifesaving for animals: https://www.moonshot-test.com/allattudomanyi-concept/.

Keywords: animal welfare; animal abuse; animal maltreatment; reporting interface

 
 
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