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Measuring Humaneness: Can It Be Done, And What Does It Mean If It Can?, John Hadidian, Bernard Unti, John Griffin

Humane Treatment of Animals Collection

Differences over what constitutes humaneness in the control of wildlife have traditionally presented a roadblock to understanding, not to mention agreement, between animal welfare and wildlife damage management professionals. Complaints that a proposed action or given program is not humane can refer to everything from specific techniques to broader administrative justifications. A number of concepts have been used to describe welfare standards and measurements, and different assessment metrics have been developed in attempts to bring objectivity to what might prove, in the end, to be an intractably subjective domain. Some of the most widely used and serviceable of the concepts …

Effect Of Confinement On Water-Borne And Whole Body Cortisol In Wild And Captive-Eared Rainbowfish (Melanoteania Duboulayi), Amina Zuberi, Culum Brown, Sinan Ali

Physiology Collection

Whole body and water-borne cortisol levels were measured in captive reared and wild Rainbowfish (Melanoteania duboulayi Castelnau 1878) subjected to social isolation by confining them in a beaker for 30 min to induce an acute stress response. Wild fish had higher levels of cortisol before and after exposure to a mild stressor and also showed the greatest stress response. The differences in stress responses are likely the result of artificial selection in the captive environment. Importantly, there was a strong linear relationship between whole body and water-borne cortisol in wild and captive reared populations (r² =0. 95 and 0.84, …

Population Genetic Structure Of Gray Wolves (Canis Lupus) In A Marine Archipelago Suggests Island-Mainland Differentiation Consistent With Dietary Niche, Astrid V. Stronen, Erin L. Navid, Michael S. Quinn, Paul C. Paquet, Heather M. Bryan, Chris T. Darimont

Population Distribution and Habitat Collection

Background: Emerging evidence suggests that ecological heterogeneity across space can influence the genetic structure of populations, including that of long-distance dispersers such as large carnivores. On the central coast of British Columbia, Canada, wolf (Canis lupus L., 1758) dietary niche and parasite prevalence data indicate strong ecological divergence between marine-oriented wolves inhabiting islands and individuals on the coastal mainland that interact primarily with terrestrial prey. Local holders of traditional ecological knowledge, who distinguish between mainland and island wolf forms, also informed our hypothesis that genetic differentiation might occur between wolves from these adjacent environments.

Results: We used microsatellite genetic markers …

Grizzly Bear Monitoring By The Heiltsuk People As A Crucible For First Nation Conservation Practice, William G. Housty, Anna Noson, Gerald W. Scoville, John Boulanger, Richard M. Jeo, Chris T. Darimont, Christopher E. Filardi

Wildlife Population Management Collection

Guided by deeply held cultural values, First Nations in Canada are rapidly regaining legal authority to manage natural resources. We present a research collaboration among academics, tribal government, provincial and federal government, resource managers, conservation practitioners, and community leaders supporting First Nation resource authority and stewardship. First, we present results from a molecular genetics study of grizzly bears inhabiting an important conservation area within the territory of the Heiltsuk First Nation in coastal British Columbia. Noninvasive hair sampling occurred between 2006 and 2009 in the Koeye watershed, a stronghold for grizzly bears, salmon, and Heiltsuk people. Molecular demographic analyses revealed …

Stress And Reproductive Hormones Reflect Inter-Specific Social And Nutritional Conditions Mediated By Resource Availability In A Bear–Salmon System, Heather M. Bryan, Chris T. Darimont, Paul C. Paquet, Katherine E. Wynne-Edwards, Judit E. G. Smits

Physiology Collection

Food availability can influence the nutritional and social dynamics within and among species. Our investigation focused on grizzly and black bears in coastal British Columbia, Canada, where recent and dramatic declines in their primary prey (salmon) raise concerns about potentially negative effects on bear physiology. We examined how salmon availability relates to stress and reproductive hormones in coastal grizzly (n = 69) and black bears (n = 68) using cortisol and testosterone. In hair samples from genotyped individuals, we quantified salmon consumption using stable isotope analysis and hormone levels by enzyme immunoassay. To estimate the salmon biomass available to each …

President's Note

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

No abstract provided.

Community

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

No abstract provided.

Front Lines

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

Restoring Rhinos’ Future; Pets for Life Expands; Farm Focus in Latin America; Putting Officers on the Case

We Are The Hsus

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

HSUS Donor Paige Rense Noland

Q&A

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

Creed of Compassion

“People don’t see how the chicken lives”: Evangelist and environmentalist Matthew Sleeth brings concern for animals to Christian audiences.

In The Kitchen

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy Kid-friendly chickenless nuggets: Try this healthy take on a favorite staple for developing palates.

The Cult Of Purr-Sonality, Arna Cohen

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

The cats of the Internet are calling to us, and we just can’t get enough. Go behind the scenes with five felines whose fans are as devoted as any rock star’s.

To The Rescue

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

Puppy mill survivor takes life by the wheels; prairie dogs saved from Colorado floods; rescuers hit the streets in the typhoon-ravaged Philippines.

Hometown Heroes

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

Grassroots Guardians

When it comes to helping animals, Vermont’s Green Mountain Animal Defenders does it all.

Humane Backyard

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

Planting the Seeds

Homegrown seedlings provide a wildlife-friendly alternative to insecticide-doused plants found in many big-box stores.

To Market, To Market, M. Carrie Allan

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

Dirty, crowded, and largely unregulated, flea markets are a little-known venue for puppy mills to peddle their products of cruelty. Pet stores are in the public eye, but many won’t or can’t reveal the sources of their dogs. An HSUS investigation in Texas examines the connections.

In The Limelight

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

The Killing actress Mireille Enos stars in a new short film on American mustangs; book, movie reviews.

Celebrating Animals

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

Photos from our readers.

Your Pet

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

Crate Escapes

Crate training can save your carpet, keep your pet out of trouble, and even serve as a cozy getaway.

Turning The Tide, Michael Sharp

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

Tens of millions of sharks each year suffer excruciating deaths to supply the global demand for shark fin soup. Consumers, governments, and corporations are generating momentum to end this ecologically devastating practice.

Baseline Surveys In Mauritius For Street Dog Management, John D. Boone

Demographics and Populations

In June-July 2013 and December 2013, Humane Society International (HSI), in conjunction with partner organizations, conducted a series of surveys in the nation of Mauritius to characterize its street dog population, owned dog population, human practices toward dogs, and attitudes about humane issues. Based on data from these surveys, we estimated that Mauritius has a total owned dog population of approximately 246,000, and a roaming street dog population of approximately 57,000. Several indicators suggest that a large majority of the street dog population in Mauritius is owned, and that the number of truly stray dogs is relatively low. Sterilization rates …

Lost In Translation: Animal Models And Clinical Trials In Cancer Treatment, Isabella W.Y. Mak, Nathan Evaniew, Michelle Ghert

Human Clinical Trials Collection

Due to practical and ethical concerns associated with human experimentation, animal models have been essential in cancer research. However, the average rate of successful translation from animal models to clinical cancer trials is less than 8%. Animal models are limited in their ability to mimic the extremely complex process of human carcinogenesis, physiology and progression. Therefore the safety and efficacy identified in animal studies is generally not translated to human trials. Animal models can serve as an important source of in vivo information, but alternative translational approaches have emerged that may eventually replace the link between in vitro studies and …

Chart: Us Slaughter Totals, Chickens 1960‐2013

Agribusiness Reports

No abstract provided.

Chart: Us Slaughter Totals, By Species (Excluding Chickens) 1960‐2013

Agribusiness Reports

These data do not include statistics on the slaughter of fish, crustaceans, rabbits, and other farmed animals for whom the USDA does not provide information, or on the slaughter of animals who are not farmed, such as equines. The USDA estimates that up to 2 million rabbits were slaughtered in 2001 in the United States. There is no more recent report than the 2002 Rabbit Industry Profile.

Chart: Us Slaughter Totals, By Species (Excluding Poultry) 1960‐2013

Agribusiness Reports

These data do not include statistics on the slaughter of fish, crustaceans, rabbits, and other farmed animals for whom the USDA does not provide information, or on the slaughter of animals who are not farmed, such as equines. The USDA estimates that up to 2 million rabbits were slaughtered in 2001 in the United States. There is no more recent report than the 2002 Rabbit Industry Profile.

Biosecurity Challenges Of Industrial Farm Animal Production

Agribusiness Reports

No abstract provided.

Thank You For Standing With Us

HSUS Annual Reports 2005-18

No abstract provided.

From The President, Wayne Pacelle

HSUS Annual Reports 2005-18

No abstract provided.

Stopping Animal Cruelty Around The World

HSUS Annual Reports 2005-18

No abstract provided.

Rescuing Animals In Crisis

HSUS Annual Reports 2005-18

No abstract provided.