Indicators Of Age, Body Size And Sex In Goat Kid Calls Revealed Using The Source–Filter Theory,
WellBeing International
Indicators Of Age, Body Size And Sex In Goat Kid Calls Revealed Using The Source–Filter Theory, Alan Mcelligott, Elodie Briefer
Animal Sentience, Intelligence, and Emotion
The source–filter theory is an important framework recently applied to the study of animal vocalisations, which links the mode of vocal production to call parameters. Vocalisations can be good indicators of a sender’s characteristics, such as identity, body size, age, and even hormonal status and affective states. For these reasons, applied vocal communication research would greatly benefit from adopting the source–filter theory approach to identify key call parameters linked to physical and physiological characteristics of domestic animals. Here, we introduce the source–filter theory through a detailed analysis and interpretation of goat contact calls during development. In mammals, vocal development is …
The Case For Animal Rights,
WellBeing International
The Case For Animal Rights
Animal Welfare and Animal Protection
In the space I have at my disposal here I can only sketch, in the barest outline, some of the main features of the book Its main themes-and we should not be surprised by this-involve asking and answering deep, foundational moral questions about what morality is, how it should be understood, and what is the best moral theory, all considered. I hope I can convey something of the shape I think this theory takes. The attempt to do this will be (to use a word a friendly critic once used to describe my work) cerebral, perhaps too cerebral. But this …
Laboratory Exercises In Microbiology: Discovering The Unseen World Through Hands-On Investigation,
City University of New York (CUNY)
Laboratory Exercises In Microbiology: Discovering The Unseen World Through Hands-On Investigation, Susan Mclaughlin, Joan Petersen
Open Educational Resources
The exercises in this laboratory manual are designed to engage students in hand-on activities that reinforce their understanding of the microbial world. Topics covered include: staining and microscopy, metabolic testing, physical and chemical control of microorganisms, and immunology. The target audience is primarily students preparing for a career in the health sciences, however many of the topics would be appropriate for a general microbiology course as well.
Surviving Sepsis 2026: Key Updates,
Tower Health
Surviving Sepsis 2026: Key Updates, Katherine Ghattas, Amanda Rawa
Transformative Medicine
The 2026 update to the Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines introduces several important changes in the management of sepsis and septic shock, with a greater focus on tailoring treatment to individual patients. Notable updates include lower blood pressure targets for older adults with septic shock, continued support for early fluid resuscitation, the selective use of rapid diagnostic testing to guide antibiotic therapy, and increased flexibility in vasopressor selection for patients with cardiac dysfunction. These recommendations are based on emerging evidence aimed at improving patient outcomes while reducing unnecessary interventions and treatment-related complications. Overall, the updated guidelines reinforce a more personalized approach …
Influence Of Rock-Pool Characteristics On The Distribution And Abundance Of Inter-Tidal Fishes,
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Influence Of Rock-Pool Characteristics On The Distribution And Abundance Of Inter-Tidal Fishes, Culum Brown, Gemma White, Gemma White
Ecology, Habitat, and Land Management
Rock pools can be found in inter-tidal marine environments worldwide; however, there have been few studies exploring what drives their, fish species composition, especially in Australia. The rock-pool environment is highly dynamic and offers a unique natural laboratory to study the habitat choices, physiological limitations and adaptations of inter-tidal fish species. In this study rock pools of the Sydney region were sampled to determine how the physical (volume, depth, rock cover and vertical position) and biological (algal cover and predator presence) parameters of pools influence fish distribution and abundance. A total of 27 fish species representing 14 families was observed …
Harry F. Harlow And Animal Research: Reflection On The Ethical Paradox,
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Harry F. Harlow And Animal Research: Reflection On The Ethical Paradox, John Gluck
Animal Research, Testing, and Experimentation
With respect to the ethical debate about the treatment of animals in biomedical and behavioral research, Harry F. Harlow represents a paradox. On the one hand, his work on monkey cognition and social development fostered a view of the animals as having rich subjective lives filled with intention and emotion. On the other, he has been criticized for the conduct of research that seemed to ignore the ethical implications of his own discoveries. The basis of this contradiction is discussed and propositions for current research practice are presented.
Thinking Pigs: Cognition, Emotion, And Personality,
WellBeing International
Thinking Pigs: Cognition, Emotion, And Personality, Lori Marino
Mammalogy
An exploration of the cognitive complexity of Sus domesticus, the domestic pig.
The Other Side Of Silence: Rachel Carson’S Views Of Animals,
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The Other Side Of Silence: Rachel Carson’S Views Of Animals, Marc Bekoff
Animal Abuse, Animal Welfare, and Animal Protection
The publication of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring in 1962 is widely regarded as one of the major events that launched the modern environmental movement. Silent Spring is a compelling blend of stories, natural history, human values, and biological facts. In this essay we consider Carson’s attitude toward animals in Silent Spring and in other texts. Despite the facts that she was raised to love Nature and animals, little direct attention has been given to Carson’s views about our moral responsibilities to, and the moral standing of animals. Carson favored responsible stewardship, was more of an animal welfarist and environmentalist/conservation biologist …
An Herbal Liver Effect: Ashwagandha-Induced Hepatotoxicity,
Rowan University
An Herbal Liver Effect: Ashwagandha-Induced Hepatotoxicity
Stratford Campus Research Day
Ashwagandha is a popular Ayurvedic herb that is derived from the extracts of the roots of Withania somnifera, an evergreen shrub endemic to India and Southeast Asia. It is generally utilized as a tonic to increase one’s energy and reduce stress levels. Often referred to as “Indian ginseng”, it provides neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties that address stress, pain, and fatigue. Additionally, it may assist in dealing with rashes, diabetes, and arthritis. It has also been shown to counteract the effects of aging. Though these properties have not been shown in prospective studies, it has become a popular product among western …
Neuroanatomy Of The Killer Whale (Orcinus Orca) From Magnetic Resonance Images,
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Neuroanatomy Of The Killer Whale (Orcinus Orca) From Magnetic Resonance Images, Lori Marino, Patrick Hof
Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, and Zoology
This article presents the first series of MRI-based anatomically labeled sectioned images of the brain of the killer whale (Orcinus orca). Magnetic resonance images of the brain of an adult killer whale were acquired in the coronal and axial planes. The gross morphology of the killer whale brain is comparable in some respects to that of other odontocete brains, including the unusual spatial arrangement of midbrain structures. There are also intriguing differences. Cerebral hemispheres appear extremely convoluted and, in contrast to smaller cetacean species, the killer whale brain possesses an exceptional degree of cortical elaboration in the insular cortex, temporal …
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