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Here For A Reason, Carrie Allan

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

One dog’s story should remind us to rally around all homeless animals, not just the ones with dramatic backgrounds

Prairie Dog Watch, Kathy Milani

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

An HSUS photographer reflects on jump yips, prairie life— and protecting a native species from poisoning

Humane Living

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

Recommended Reading for Animal Lovers; Recipe Box: Almond-Jam Thumbprint Cookies In the Limelight: Reviews, Emily Deschanel

Your Pet

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

What Drives Our Pets Wacky

Q&A

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

Wildlife Filmmaker Chris Palmer

Celebrating Animals

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

Your Best Shot

Population Survey (Census) Of Stray Dog Population In Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Rahul Sehgal, Sunil Chawla, Jack Reece

Stray and Feral Animal Populations Collection

Ahmadabad, the biggest city of Gujarat with a human population of approximately, 6 million. The rapidly expanding population of Ahmadabad means that the metropolitan region extends far outside from the confines of the old city. However, the development is rapid but uncontrolled. Therefore, there are a large number of areas that are prone to stray dogs and these areas are constantly increasing. The old methods of population control by strychnine poisoning or electrocution employed by the municipal corporations have not proved effective in controlling street dog populations, as new dogs soon migrate into the areas, where the local dog population …

Changing China - Country Status Report Within The Political And Social Context, Deepashree Balaram, Pei F. Su

General - Animal Welfare

The report briefly traces Chinese history and the status of animals in China (with sections on companion animals, fur, tiger farming, bear farming, farm animals and animals in entertainment) before describing the current political system in the country and how legislation is developed and passed. The final two chapters cover existing legislation affecting animals and current initiatives relevant to animal advocacy and animal welfare legislation in the country.

Japan's 2011 Earthquake And Tsunami: Economic Effects And Implications For The United States, Dick K. Nanto, William H. Cooper, J. Michael Donnelly, Renee Johnson

Disasters and Disaster Response

The March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami that occurred in Japan followed by the nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Nuclear Complex are described. The report focuses on the damage caused by the earthquake and the resulting effects of the nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant and subsequent evacuations of people from an exclusion zone around the reactor. The effect on animals is not addressed but the Fukushima disaster is compared to the disaster in the US caused by Hurricane Katrina. Both of these disasters had substantial impacts on animals and their human caretakers and represent something of a …

Haemato-Biochemical Changes In Natural Cases Of Canine Babesiosis, Showkat Ahmad Shah, Naresh Kumar Sood, Srinivasa Rao Tumati

Biochemistry Collection

Incidence of severe anemia due to babesiosis in dogs resulting in death in a short time of illness is on the increase in Punjab, during last few decades due to introduction of exotic breeds like Grey Hound, German shepherd, Doberman, Labrador and others. In the present study the hematological and biochemical changes in blood samples obtained from 4 dogs naturally infected with Babesia were evaluated. The dogs were presented to the Department of Veterinary Clinical Services Complex, GADVASU, Ludhiana from August 2008 to April 2009. The evaluation included Hemoglobin (Hb), Red Blood Cell count (RBC), Packed Cell Volume (PCV), Mean …

Biochemical Methane Potential Of Different Organic Wastes And Energy Crops From Estonia, M. Luna-Derisco, A. Normak, K. Orupõld

Biochemistry Collection

The biochemical methane potential (BMP) of different Estonian substrates as alternative sources for biogas production was studied. For this purpose, the BMP test was carried out in batch mode at mesophilic temperature (36°C). Substrates were divided into 2 groups: agricultural substrates (silage, hay, cattle and pig slurry) and food industry residues (milk, brewery and cereal industry residues). Methane yields obtained were between 286–319 L kgVS^-1 for silage and hay, 238–317 L kgVS^-1 for animal slurry and 272–714 L kgVS^-1 for agro-industrial wastes. The highest methane yield was obtained from sour cream (714 L kgVS^-1), the …

Effect Of Dietary Antibacterial Peptide And Zinc-Methionine On Performance And Serum Biochemical Parameters In Piglets, J. H. Wang, C. C. Wu, J. Feng

Biochemistry Collection

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of dietary supplementation of antibacterial peptide and zinc methionine on performance and some serum biochemical parameters of weaned piglets. Rongchang male piglets (28 days of age, initial weight 8.4 ± 0.65 kg) were used. All piglets were randomly allotted to four diets including the control group, the antibacterial peptide (AP) group containing 10 mg antibacterial peptide/kg diet, the zinc methionine (Zn-Met) group with 1 200 zinc methionine/kg diet (equal to 200 mg Zn²⁺/kg diet), the zinc methionine/antibacterial peptide (Zn/AP) group containing 10 mg antibacterial peptide and 1 200 …

A Guide To Defining And Implementing Protocols For The Welfare Assessment Of Laboratory Animals: Eleventh Report Of The Bvaawf/Frame/Rspca/Ufaw Joint Working Group On Refinement, P. Hawkins, D. B. Morton, O. Burman, N. Dennison, P. Honess, M. Jennings, S. Lane, V. Middleton, J. V. Roughan, S. Wells, K. Westwood

Research Methodology and Laboratory Animals Collection

The refinement of husbandry and procedures to reduce animal suffering and improve welfare is an essential component of humane science. Successful refinement depends upon the ability to assess animal welfare effectively, and detect any signs of pain or distress as rapidly as possible, so that any suffering can be alleviated. This document provides practical guidance on setting up and operating effective protocols for the welfare assessment of animals used in research and testing. It sets out general principles for more objective observation of animals, recognizing and assessing indicators of pain or distress and tailoring these to individual projects. Systems for …

The Economics Of Adopting Alternatives To Gestation Crate Confinement Of Sows

Agribusiness Reports

No abstract provided.

Human Health Implications Of Intensive Poultry Production And Avian Influenza

Agribusiness Reports

The high stocking density, stress, unhygienic conditions, lack of sunlight, and breeding practices typical of industrial poultry and egg production systems may facilitate the emergence and spread of diseases, including highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses with public health implications such as H5N1.

The Impact Of Industrial Farm Animal Production On Food Security In The Developing World

Agribusiness Reports

Food security is often incorrectly used as a justification for the inhumane confinement of animals on industrial farm animal production facilities, while in reality, the industrialization of animal agriculture jeopardizes food security by degrading the environment, threatening human health, and diminishing income-earning opportunities in rural areas. Support from governments and international agencies for more humane and sustainable agricultural systems can ensure adequate food consumption and nutrition throughout the developing world.

The Impact Of Animal Agriculture On The Environment And Climate Change In India: A Focus On Methane

Agribusiness Reports

Animal agriculture inefficiently consumes natural resources, contributes to deforestation, and produces immense quantities of animal waste, threatening water and air quality and contributing to climate change. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations estimated in 2006 that animal agriculture was responsible for 18% of global, anthropogenic, or human-induced, greenhouse gas emissions and was ―by far the single largest anthropogenic user of land. Climate change poses significant challenges to India‘s agricultural sector, which is already facing increased competition for land and water.

Sweating The Small Stuff, Julie Falconer

Animal Sheltering 2010-12

What does it take to run a progressive, lifesaving animal shelter? HSUS Shelter Services teams provide a tailored road map

Coffee Break

Animal Sheltering 2010-12

In your space, you told us about the most amazing transformations you’ve seen during your animal welfare work.

Letterbox

Animal Sheltering 2010-12

No abstract provided.

Avoiding The Bait And Switch, Hilary Anne Hager

Animal Sheltering 2010-12

Make sure your promises to prospective volunteers match reality

A License To Succeed, James Hettinger

Animal Sheltering 2010-12

Calgary’s program brings in money and saves lives by showing the value of those metal tags

Can You Hear Me Now?, Jim Baker

Animal Sheltering 2010-12

Shelters turn down the volume with nifty design, cool construction, and enrichment programs

Gold Standards—And Bare Minimums

Animal Sheltering 2010-12

Shelter veterinarians promote a road map to ensuring the “five freedoms” in animal shelters

I Feel Kitty, Oh So Kitty, Carrie Allan

Animal Sheltering 2010-12

A new Web-based system drives users to shelter websites—to play with cats in real time

The Kindest Cut Of All, Brenda Griffin D.V.M.

Animal Sheltering 2010-12

Spaying and neutering young kittens and puppies

Scoop

Animal Sheltering 2010-12

• College combats bunny overpopulation with a TNR/adoption program
• A spay/neuter veterinarian takes his commitment to ending pet homelessness to new heights
• Social events for the small and fuzzy—and their fans—bring in the money
• A bizarre cruelty case leads to a new home for New York’s “marinated” cat
• Association guides people after the death of a pet
• An unusual partnership brings an animal shelter and emergency evacuation site inside prison walls
• A new vision from SAWA

We Are ... Making History

HSUS Annual Reports 2005-18

2011 Key Accomplishments

From The President, Wayne Pacelle

HSUS Annual Reports 2005-18

No abstract provided.

We Are ... Providing Sanctuary And Healing

HSUS Annual Reports 2005-18

No abstract provided.