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Letter To Editor: Responsive Chord On Pets And Therapy, Jean Grover
Letter To Editor: Responsive Chord On Pets And Therapy, Jean Grover
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
The author comments on concerns regarding caring for the animals in a nursing home and the very positive reactions the animals elicited among residents.
Letter To Editor: Response To "Responsive Chord On Pets And Therapy", Kathy Savesky
Letter To Editor: Response To "Responsive Chord On Pets And Therapy", Kathy Savesky
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
The author welcomes the contents of the IJSAP editorial on Animal-Facilitated Therapy (IJSAP 4(1), 8-9).
Some Rights For Animal Therapists: Better Science And Better Welfare, Dana H. Murphy
Some Rights For Animal Therapists: Better Science And Better Welfare, Dana H. Murphy
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
"Animal-facilitated therapy" is a phrase with a friendly, solid ring to it. It also sounds like an idea that nearly everyone could agree to endorse, like democracy and vacations. However, there are some real problems in two areas: the low level of scientific rigor in some of the reports on animal-facilitated therapy, and the scant consideration is given to the animal therapists' welfare.
Preventive Medicine And The Politics Of Disease, Michael W. Fox
Preventive Medicine And The Politics Of Disease, Michael W. Fox
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
The author argues that disease prevention is preferable to relying on the development of cures.
Injuries To Birds Of Prey Caught In Leghold Traps, Katherine Durham
Injuries To Birds Of Prey Caught In Leghold Traps, Katherine Durham
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
One hundred and seventy-three raptors, including 32 Bald Eagles, have been treated for trapping injuries at the University of Minnesota Raptor Research and Rehabilitation Program since 1972. These birds were primarily caught in "open" bait leghold sets incidental to furbearer trapping in the Minnesota region. The differential outcome of the injuries concerning crippling or mortality is presented for large versus small raptors, toe versus leg injuries, and leg fracture versus soft tissue damage only. There is only limited potential for mitigating the effects of trapping injuries.
Amputation Of Vibrissae In Show Dogs, Thomas E. Mcgill
Amputation Of Vibrissae In Show Dogs, Thomas E. Mcgill
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
No abstract provided.
Mechanical, Electrical And Anesthetic Stunning Methods For Livestock, Temple Grandin
Mechanical, Electrical And Anesthetic Stunning Methods For Livestock, Temple Grandin
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
A good stunning method must render an animal unable to experience pain and sensation prior to hoisting and slaughter. The three basic types of stunning methods which are classified as being humane (i.e., pain less) in the United States, Europe and other foreign countries are captive bolt (penetrating and nonpenetrating), electrical, and CO2 (carbon dioxide) gas anesthesia.
The physiological mechanisms of stress are the same before and after the onset of unconsciousness. The release of epinephrine as a result of stress inducers has an effect on the quality of the meat and it is therefore desirable to use a …
The Involvement Of The Farm Animal Veterinarian In Animal Welfare, David G. Llewellyn
The Involvement Of The Farm Animal Veterinarian In Animal Welfare, David G. Llewellyn
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
The following is excerpted from a paper presented by Mr. Llewellyn, BSc MRCVS at the British Veterinary Association Annual Congress, September 9-14, 1979, Aberdeen, Scotland.
Pet Mutilations And Veterinary Ethics, M. W. Fox
Pet Mutilations And Veterinary Ethics, M. W. Fox
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
No abstract provided.