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Dog Theft: A Case for Tougher Sentencing Legislation

Animals, 2018
Dogs, and other companion animals, are currently classed as “property” in theft sentencing legislation for England and Wales. This means that offenders who steal dogs are given similar sentences to those that steal inanimate objects. This review presents
Lauren K. Harris
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Supporting Families to ‘Make the Most’ of the Relationship Between Their Companion Dogs and Their Children with Autism Spectrum Condition: A Qualitative Exploration of the ‘Family Dog Service’

Behavioral Sciences
Evidence suggests that assistance and therapy dogs can positively impact the mental and physical health of children with autism spectrum condition (ASC) and their families. However, these services are often costly and inaccessible.
Emily Shoesmith, Heidi Stevens, Selina Gibsone, Cari Miles, Hannah Beal, Kelly Jennings, Elena Ratschen   +6 more
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Age Is Just a Number: No Impacts of Scat Ageing on Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Genotyping Using a Target Capture Approach

Ecology and Evolution
Recent advances in DNA sequencing and genotyping technologies are rapidly building our capacity to address ecological, evolutionary, and conservation questions for wildlife. However, wildlife genetic research increasingly relies on samples containing low
Alexis L. Levengood, Katrin Hohwieler, Daniel Powell, Romane H. Cristescu   +3 more
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Canine Olfactory Thresholds to Amyl Acetate in a Biomedical Detection Scenario

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2019
Dogs' abilities to respond to concentrations of odorant molecules are generally deemed superior to electronic sensors. This sensitivity has been used traditionally in many areas; but is a more recent innovation within the medical field.
Astrid R. Concha, Astrid R. Concha, Claire M. Guest, Rob Harris, Thomas W. Pike, Alexandre Feugier, Helen Zulch, Helen Zulch, Daniel S. Mills   +8 more
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Exploring the potential role of built environments in wildlife conservation during wildfires

Conservation Science and Practice
As the frequency and severity of wildfires continue to rise, fire refugia could play a critical role in reducing impacts on affected wildlife species.
Katrin Hohwieler, Carmen Piza Roca, Elizabeth Brunton, Michelle Ward, Romane H. Cristescu   +4 more
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Maximising the Potential Benefit of Living with Companion Dogs for Autistic Children and Their Families: A Mixed-Methods Survey of the Impact of a Novel ‘Family Dog Service’

Animals
Background: Assistance dogs can support children with autism by improving emotional regulation and social functioning, but access is limited. The Family Dog Service was developed to help families of autistic children gain similar benefits through ...
Emily Shoesmith, Heidi Stevens, Selina Gibsone, Cari Miles, Hannah Beal, Kelly Jennings, Elena Ratschen   +6 more
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Detection dogs fighting transnational narcotraffic: performance and challenges under real customs scenario in Brazil

Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Narcotic Detection Dogs (NDDs) are essential tools in the fight against drug trafficking, acting with high precision and improving efficiency at border posts.
Gustavo Machado Jantorno, Gustavo Machado Jantorno, Carlos Henrique Xavier, Carlos Henrique Xavier, Marcelo Eduardo Peixoto Magalhães, Márcio Botelho de Castro, Concepta McManus, Cristiano Barros de Melo   +7 more
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Borderline cases between biocidal products regulation and plant protection products regulation

Julius-Kühn-Archiv, 2018
Dogs, Carsten
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Canine separation-related behaviour at six months of age: Dog, owner and early-life risk factors identified using the ‘Generation Pup’ longitudinal study

Animal Welfare
Separation-related behaviours (SRBs) in dogs (Canis familiaris) often indicate poor welfare. Understanding SRB risk factors can aid prevention strategies.
Fiona C. Dale, Charlotte C. Burn, Jane Murray, Rachel Casey   +3 more
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Vaccination Status of Horses in Poland Based on an Internet Survey of the Horse Owners

Animals
Preventing the spread of infectious diseases in horses requires breaking the chain of infection through appropriate prophylaxis. In Poland, where the horse population reached 273,006 in 2023, vaccinations are voluntary and primarily the responsibility of
Marta Rykala, Marcin Jasiak, Artur Niedzwiedz   +2 more
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