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Articles 1 - 30 of 61
Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
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.
Stress: What Is It And How Can It Be Quantified?, T. H. Friend
Stress: What Is It And How Can It Be Quantified?, T. H. Friend
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
An animal may be considered to be in a state of stress if abnormal behavior or extreme adjustments in its behavior or physiology are necessary in order to cope with adverse aspects of its environment. Methods used to determine if an animal is stressed can be either behavioral or physiological. Behavioral methods may be highly erroneous due to their subjective nature since alterations in behavior do not necessarily prove that an animal is stressed. There is no single measure of stress that can be used in all situations at this time. Every measure must be critically evaluated to ensure that …
Beyond Conspecifics: Is Brer Rabbit Our Brother?, Gordon Burghardt, Harold Herzog
Beyond Conspecifics: Is Brer Rabbit Our Brother?, Gordon Burghardt, Harold Herzog
Experimentation Collection
Today, on many fronts, there is renewed interest in our relationship with nonhuman animals. Many factors have contributed to this concern. Environmental and ecological awareness has drawn public attention to the near extermination of many species and the detrimental effects of pollution, pesticides, and habitat destruction. The inefficiency of transmuting vegetable protein to meat has added to the traditional moral arguments of vegetarians. The widespread questioning of government support for basic research has been intertwined with suspicions about the use and worth of any studies on animals, even those purporting to help understand human medical and behavioral problems. New evidence …
Ethology And Laboratory Animal Welfare, James A. Cohen
Ethology And Laboratory Animal Welfare, James A. Cohen
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
No abstract provided.
Problems With Kosher Slaughter, Temple Grandin
Problems With Kosher Slaughter, Temple Grandin
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
Ritual slaughter to produce kosher meat is rooted in the teachings and writings of the Talmud. However, the preslaughter handling features of modern systems, particularly the shackling and hoisting of large steers, contravene the basic message of humaneness included in the teachings. The throat-cutting of a live, conscious animal is relatively pain-free, provided that certain precautions are followed, but U.S. kosher plants need to install newly developed conveyor-restrainer systems to eliminate the abuses of shackling and hoisting. Conveyor-restrainer systems for large and small animals are discussed.
The Psychological Relations Hip Between Dairy Cows And Dairy Cowmen And Its Implications For Animal Welfare, Martin F. Seabrook
The Psychological Relations Hip Between Dairy Cows And Dairy Cowmen And Its Implications For Animal Welfare, Martin F. Seabrook
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
No abstract provided.
History And Development Of Federal Animal Welfare Regulations, Pierre A. Chaloux, Max B. Heppner
History And Development Of Federal Animal Welfare Regulations, Pierre A. Chaloux, Max B. Heppner
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
In recent years, Congress has passed a number of laws that direct various government agencies to safeguard animal welfare. Our own agency has been involved principally in enforcing the Animal Welfare Act and the Horse Protection Act, and therefore we will limit this discussion to these two laws.
The Animal Welfare Act was passed in 1966 and amended in 1970 and 1976. The Act uses a system of licensing and registration to regulate a number of non-farm businesses and organizations. These groups are required to provide humane care and treatment to regulated animals, which include hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, dogs, …
Attitudes Of Secondary School Students In Israel Toward The Use Of Living Organisms In The Study Of Biology, Pinchas Tamir, Aliza Hamo
Attitudes Of Secondary School Students In Israel Toward The Use Of Living Organisms In The Study Of Biology, Pinchas Tamir, Aliza Hamo
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
The study deals with attitudes and views of 456 Israeli students in grades 7, 9, and 11 regarding the use of living animals in research and biology instruction. It was found that most students are interested in studying live animals through direct observation and experiment and feel that this kind of learning is superior to learning from secondary sources. At the same time, however, most students exhibit concern for and affection toward living organisms in general and higher animals, especially pets and "beneficial" animals, in particular. The need to consider both sides of the issue is highlighted, and practical implications …
The Effect Of Stress On Livestock And Meat Quality Prior To And During Slaughter, Temple Grandin
The Effect Of Stress On Livestock And Meat Quality Prior To And During Slaughter, Temple Grandin
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
The effects of stress on cattle, pigs and sheep prior to slaughter are reviewed. Long-term preslaughter stress, such as fighting, cold weather, fasting and transit, which occurs 12 to 48 hours prior to slaughter depletes muscle glycogen, resulting in meat which has a higher pH, darker color, and is drier. Short-term acute stress, such as excitement or fighting immediately prior to slaughter, produced lactic acid from the breakdown of glycogen. This results in meat which has a lower pH, lighter color, reduced water binding capacity, and is possibly tougher. Psychological stressors, such as excitement and fighting, will often have a …
Roadside Zoos Are Not Zoos
Close Up Reports
The HSUS was one of the first national animal welfare organizations to take a long, hard look at all zoos, including roadside menageries. During the last nine years, we have worked intensively, conducting zoo inspections, public education and awareness programs, and developing a working relationship with the professional zoological community as well as U.S. Government agencies charged with the welfare of animals.
Roadside Zoos Are Not Zoos
Close Up Reports
HSUS launches campaign against more than 1,000 menageries of misery
Live Animals In Car Crash Studies, Nancy Heneson
Live Animals In Car Crash Studies, Nancy Heneson
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
No abstract provided.
The Ministry Of Agriculture 'S Involvement With Animal Welfare, Roy Moss
The Ministry Of Agriculture 'S Involvement With Animal Welfare, Roy Moss
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
The following is excerpted from a paper presented by Mr. Moss, Regional Veterinary Officer in the British Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, at the British Veterinary Association Annual Congress, September 9-14, 1979, Aberdeen, Scotland.
Nsmr: Its Image, Direction And Future, J. Russell Lindsey
Nsmr: Its Image, Direction And Future, J. Russell Lindsey
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
The following speech was presented by Dr. Lindsey, Chairman of the University of Alabama Department of Comparative Medicine, at the Annual Board Meeting of the National Society for Medical Research (NSMR), Chicago, Illinois, November 10, 1979.
Definition Of The Concept Of ''Humane Treatment" In Relation To Food And Laboratory Animals, Bernard E. Rollin
Definition Of The Concept Of ''Humane Treatment" In Relation To Food And Laboratory Animals, Bernard E. Rollin
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
The very title of this talk makes a suggestion which must be forestalled, namely the idea that laboratory and food animals enjoy some exceptional moral status by virtue of the fact that we use them. In fact, it is extremely difficult to find any morally relevant grounds for distinguishing between food and laboratory animals and other animals and, far more dramatically, between animals and humans. The same conditions which require that we apply moral categories to humans rationally require that we apply them to animals as well. While it is obviously pragmatically impossible in our current sociocultural setting to expect …
Meetings And Announcements
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
- Meeting Report - Animals in Research
- Announcement - Abstract exchange
- New APHIS administrator
- Newsletter on the Human-Companion Animal Bond
- Veterinarians for Animal Protection
- New editor for Equine Study Group
- Bibliography of Animal Ethology
A Review Of The Behavioural Mechanism Of Milk Ejection Of The Domestic Pig, David Fraser
A Review Of The Behavioural Mechanism Of Milk Ejection Of The Domestic Pig, David Fraser
Feeding Behavior Collection
The domestic pig has complex nursing and suckling behaviour, consisting of several distinct phases of suckling by the piglets and a characteristic pattern of grunting by the sow. A review of observations and experimental findings suggests cause-and-effect relationships between the different elements of sow and piglet behaviour, and the relationship of the behaviour to milk ejection. Characteristic features of pig nursing and suckling behaviour are interpreted as an adaptation promoting even distribution of milk among a number of precocious litter-mates.
Sampling Problems And Interpretation Of Chemical Analysis Of Mineral Springs Used By Wildlife, D. Fraser, E. Reardon, F. Dieken, B. Loescher
Sampling Problems And Interpretation Of Chemical Analysis Of Mineral Springs Used By Wildlife, D. Fraser, E. Reardon, F. Dieken, B. Loescher
Habitat Assessment and Management Collection
Mineral-rich springs used by wildlife were studied in order to develop an appropriate sampling technique. The mineral content of the water varied spatially within a lick, apparently because of contamination by nonlick water and animal urine. The spring source usually could be located with a conductivity meter. Samples contaminated by animal urine could be recognized by their high N content and usually by their color. The distinctive chemical composition of licks is best appreciated by comparing filtered samples of lick water with nonlick water collected nearby. Field filtration was necessary when samples were preserved with acid for trace-metal analysis. Soil …
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 …
Laboratory Animals And Alternatives In The 80'S, Andrew N. Rowan
Laboratory Animals And Alternatives In The 80'S, Andrew N. Rowan
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
No abstract provided.
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.
Bringing Nature Into The Zoo: Inexpensive Solutions For Zoo Environments, David Hancocks
Bringing Nature Into The Zoo: Inexpensive Solutions For Zoo Environments, David Hancocks
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
Animals in captivity have traditionally been kept in sterile and inappropriate environments. Typically this situation still prevails in zoos. Cages are designed only for restraint of the animals, expediency for the public, and convenient maintenance by keepers. The animals' behavioral needs are often ignored. By using nature as a norm, and by using natural materials, the spatial and temporal environment of a captive animal can be easily and greatly enriched. Several examples which have been used at Woodland Park Zoological Gardens are discussed. Their application and expansion are appropriate for most urban zoos
The Role Of The Hsus In Zoo Reform, Anna Fesmire
The Role Of The Hsus In Zoo Reform, Anna Fesmire
eBooks
A report prepared for the Humane Society of the United States
Designs And Specifications For Livestock Handling Equipment In Slaughter Plants, Temple Grandin
Designs And Specifications For Livestock Handling Equipment In Slaughter Plants, Temple Grandin
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
Properly designed, maintained and operated livestock handling facilities are more humane and more efficient in ensuring a steady uninterrupted flow of livestock to the slaughter line, and will usually pay for themselves by reducing bruises, injuries and lost work time. Down time or lost work time in a large slaughter plant is expensive since a five minute delay can cost over $500 in lost meat production. Another benefit of good systems is increased safety for the employees; many serious accidents have occurred when agitated cattle turn and trample a handler.
Although specific recommendations vary for different species, certain general principles …
Drugs & Horse Racing
Close Up Reports
HSUS working to end use of drugs at tracks--new bill introduced in House & Senate
Drugs & Horse Racing
Close Up Reports
CONTENTS
- HSUS Working to End Use of Drugs at Tracks--New Bill Introduced in House & Senate
- Why Do We Need Federal Regulation?
- Some Common Track Drugs: How They Affect Horses
- Federal Bill Introduced
- The Vicious Cycle: Economics, Longer Seasons, and Drugs
- Drugs are Destroying Horse Racing!
- What You Can Do to Stop the Drugging Now!
- Support HSUS Efforts to Clean Up Horse Racing!
The Social Ecology Of Coyotes, Marc Bekoff, Michael C. Wells
The Social Ecology Of Coyotes, Marc Bekoff, Michael C. Wells
Ethology Collection
No abstract provided.
The Public Governance Of Science And Research Animal Welfare, T. E. Malone
The Public Governance Of Science And Research Animal Welfare, T. E. Malone
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
The following is excerpted from a speech given by Dr. Thomas E. Malone, Deputy Director of the National Institutes of Health, at the 26th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Laboratory Animal Scientists (AALAS), Anaheim, California, October 5, 1977.
American Attitudes Toward And Knowledge Of Animals: An Update, Stephen R. Kellert
American Attitudes Toward And Knowledge Of Animals: An Update, Stephen R. Kellert
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
The distribution of a typology of basic attitudes toward animals in the American population is explored through personal interviews with 3,107 randomly selected persons in the 48 contiguous states and Alaska. Data is presented on the prevalence of these attitudes in the overall American population and among major social demographic and animal activity groups. In addition, results are presented on American knowledge of animals as well as their species preferences. Finally, information is presented on perceptions of critical wildlife issues including endangered species, predator control, hunting, trapping, marine mammals and wildlife habitat protection.
Bruises And Carcass Damage, Temple Grandin
Bruises And Carcass Damage, Temple Grandin
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems
Bruising and carcass damage is a major source of financial loss to slaughterhouses in the United States, approximately $46 million per annum. The absence of easily administered tests to determine where and/or when bruising occurs results in the slaughter plant absorbing carcass damage costs. Rough, abusive handling of livestock accounts for over half of all bruising. Injuries occur through overuse of persuaders, careless transport methods, and faulty equipment. Other elements relevant to carcass loss include branding cattle, abscesses, spreader and crippling injuries, sickness and death during extreme weather conditions, and carcass shrink. The 1979 regulations under the Humane Methods of …