Results 31 to 40 of about 9,066 (292)

Reliability and Validity of a Survey of Cat Caregivers on Their Cats’ Socialization Level in the Cat’s Normal Environment

Animals, 2013
Stray cats routinely enter animal welfare organizations each year and shelters are challenged with determining the level of human socialization these cats may possess as quickly as possible.
Margaret Slater, Laurie Garrison, Katherine Miller, Emily Weiss, Kathleen Makolinski, Natasha Drain   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Practical Physical and Behavioral Measures to Assess the Socialization Spectrum of Cats in a Shelter-Like Setting during a Three Day Period

Animals, 2013
Animal welfare organizations routinely accept large numbers of cats with unknown histories, and whose backgrounds vary from well-socialized pets to cats that have had little or no contact with humans. Agencies are challenged with making the determination
Margaret Slater, Laurie Garrison, Katherine Miller, Emily Weiss, Kathleen Makolinski, Natasha Drain, Alex Mirontshuk   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

An Accessible Alternative to Melarsomine: “Moxi-Doxy” for Treatment of Adult Heartworm Infection in Dogs

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021
Canine heartworm infection, caused by the filarial parasite Dirofilaria immitis, represents a serious and expanding animal welfare concern that is expected to increase due to the effects of climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. A body of evidence has
Linda S. Jacobson, Brian A. DiGangi
doaj   +1 more source

The race that segments a nation: findings from a convenience poll of attitudes toward the Melbourne Cup Thoroughbred horse race, gambling and animal cruelty

, 2021
The annual Melbourne Cup Thoroughbred horse race has iconic status among many Australians but sits in the context of increasing criticism of the welfare of Thoroughbred racing horses and the ethics of gambling. Despite heated debates and protests playing
Wilson, B.J., McGreevy, P.D., Thompson, K.R.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Animal Welfare Risks in Live Cattle Export from Australia to China by Sea

Animals, 2021
There are long-standing and ongoing concerns about the welfare of animals in the Australian live export trade by sea. However, scrutiny of animal welfare on board vessels is generally hindered by a lack of independent reporting.
Stephanie Hing, Sue Foster, Di Evans
doaj   +1 more source

Modification of the Feline-Ality™ Assessment and the Ability to Predict Adopted Cats’ Behaviors in Their New Homes

Animals, 2015
It is estimated that 2.5 million cats enter animal shelters in the United States every year and as few as 20% leave the shelter alive. Of those adopted, the greatest risk to post-adoption human animal bond is unrealistic expectations set by the adopter.
Emily Weiss, Shannon Gramann, Natasha Drain, Emily Dolan, Margaret Slater   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Physical and Behavioral Measures that Predict Cats’ Socialization in an Animal Shelter Environment during a Three Day Period

Animals, 2013
Animal welfare organizations typically take in cats with unknown levels of socialization towards humans, ranging from unsocialized cats well-socialized but lost pets.
Margaret Slater, Laurie Garrison, Katherine Miller, Emily Weiss, Natasha Drain, Kathleen Makolinski   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Welfare Implications for Hares, Lepus timidus hibernicus, Taken from the Wild for Licensed Hare Coursing in Ireland

Animals, 2020
Hare coursing is legal in the Republic of Ireland under licenses issued to coursing clubs but is illegal in other jurisdictions in the British Isles including Northern Ireland. Supporters of coursing maintain that coursing contributes to the conservation
Andrew Kelly
doaj   +1 more source

Promoting a ‘duty of care’ towards animals among children and young people:A literature review and findings from initial research to inform the development of interventions [PDF]

, 2009
This report presents findings from the first year of a three-year project that aims to ascertain the most effective ways to promote a duty of care (DOC) towards animals among children and young people. The project began in October 2008 and was instigated
Lakestani, Nelly, Williams, Joanne, Muldoon, Janine Claire, Williams, Jo, Lawrence, Alistair, Muldoon, Janine, Williams, Joanne; id_orcid, Currie, Candace   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Erwin Schrödinger und die Versuchungen der (Wissenschafts‐)Biografik: Vorurteilsgefüge und Mechanismen der Skandalisierung

Berichte zur Wissenschaftsgeschichte, EarlyView.
Since late 2021, serious allegations have been made against physicist Erwin Schrödinger, ranging from pedophilia to serial sexual abuse. These accusations have significantly tarnished the Nobel Prize winner's public reputation. The ongoing debate has repeatedly raised the question of whether, and to what extent, these grave allegations are justified ...
Magdalena Gronau, Martin Gronau
wiley   +1 more source