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Two Problems for the Political Inclusion of Animals

Journal of Applied Philosophy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In recent years, the field of animal ethics has taken a political turn, with scholars arguing that sentient nonhuman animals should be included in the political sphere. This article explores two key challenges arising from this turn towards the political inclusion of animals: the Conflict Problem and the Numbers Problem.
David Paaske, Angela K. Martin
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Transcutaneous ultrasonography for visualization of the kidneys in captive Asian elephants (Elephas maximus): a quantitative assessment of echogenicity and echotexture in comparison with the liver and spleen

BMC Veterinary Research
Background Kidney transcutaneous ultrasonography can be used to assess renal condition and is less invasive than transrectal ultrasonography, which typically requires intensive restraint, sedation, or general anesthesia.
Pratthana Inthawong, Somkiat Huaijantug, Tithipong Plangsangmas, Kakanang Piyarungsri, Taweepoke Angkawanish, Warangkhana Langkaphin, Worapong Kosaruk, Choenkwan Pabutta, Supatta Kijpraiboon, Mark A. Mitchell, Podjana Wattananit, Chatchote Thitaram   +11 more
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Elephant tuberculosis as a reverse zoonosis

Medicine Anthropology Theory, 2018
In the last twenty years, a growing number of captive elephants have tested positive for tuberculosis (TB) in various institutions worldwide, causing public health concerns.
Nicolas Lainé
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Broaching as an Equitable Approach to Counseling Black Students in Advanced Academic Courses and Programs

Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Broaching is a cognitive willingness or directedness to initiate a conversation on a topic that may be difficult or uneasy to discuss with all parties involved. Within the counseling context, broaching refers to the school counselor's or helping professional's effort to initiate or respond to issues related to race, ethnicity, and culture in ...
Erik M. Hines, Donna Y. Ford, Tanya J. Middleton, Dantavious Hicks, James L. Moore III   +4 more
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Comparison of animal welfare assessment tools and methodologies: need for an effective approach for captive elephants in Asia

Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Welfare is a fundamental aspect of animal management and conservation. In light of growing public awareness and welfare concerns about captive elephants, there is an urgent need for comprehensive, globally coordinated efforts for Asian elephants (Elephas
Raman Ghimire, Janine L. Brown, Janine L. Brown, Janine L. Brown, Chatchote Thitaram, Chatchote Thitaram, Chatchote Thitaram, Pakkanut Bansiddhi, Pakkanut Bansiddhi, Pakkanut Bansiddhi   +9 more
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Seasonal diet changes in elephant and impala in mopane woodland [PDF]

Elephant and impala as intermediate feeders, having a mixed diet of grass and browse, respond to seasonal fluctuations of forage quality by changing their diet composition.
Boer, W.F., de, Grant, C.C., Hoetmer, A.J., Knegt, H.J., de, Kohi, E., Kos, M., Langevelde, F., van, Page, B., Peel, M., Pretorius, Y., Prins, H.H.T., Slotow, R., Waal, C., van der, Wieren, S.E., van   +13 more
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Elephant cognition [PDF]

Current Biology, 2008
Bates, Lucy A., Poole, Joyce H., Byrne, Richard W.   +2 more
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Occurrence of Crocuta (Carnivora, Hyaenidae) from a potential Middle Pleistocene site at Pirro Nord (Apricena, southern Italy)

Journal of Quaternary Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The Pirro Nord quarry has yielded evidence of one of the earliest hominin presences in western Europe, accompanied by an extremely rich and diverse collection of vertebrate remains, including amphibians, reptiles, birds, and small and large mammals.
Alessio Iannucci, Dario Stefanelli, Jacopo Conti, Maria Marino, Raffaele Sardella   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Official Student Newspaper of UAS [PDF]

, 2016
Letter from the Editor / Whalesong Staff -- Study Away / UAS In Brief -- NSE / College Eats -- Student Government Update -- The Elephant Man / Suddenly, College -- Calendar and ...

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Rumen methanogenic archaea and their correlation with enteric methane emission in ruminant animals: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Livestock, especially ruminants, are a major source of global methane emissions, primarily produced by methanogenic archaea during enteric fermentation. We performed a systematic review and meta‐analysis to account for factors that could influence the relationship between ruminal methanogenic populations and methane emissions, such ...
Arlan Araujo Rodrigues, Igor Machado Ferreira, Fiorella Viquez Umana, Juliana Silva de Oliveira, Hilario C. Mantovani   +4 more
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