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View article: Vocal changes as indicators of pain in harbor seal pups (<i>Phoca vitulina</i>)
Vocal changes as indicators of pain in harbor seal pups (<i>Phoca vitulina</i>) Open
Vocalizations are potential indicators of pain in animals. We recorded and analyzed spectrographically the vocalizations of harbor seal pups ( Phoca vitulina ) before, during, and after the routine procedures of flipper tagging and microch…
View article: Global arthropod beta-diversity is spatially and temporally structured by latitude
Global arthropod beta-diversity is spatially and temporally structured by latitude Open
Global biodiversity gradients are generally expected to reflect greater species replacement closer to the equator. However, empirical validation of global biodiversity gradients largely relies on vertebrates, plants, and other less diverse…
View article: Global Arthropod beta-diversity is spatially and temporally structured by latitude
Global Arthropod beta-diversity is spatially and temporally structured by latitude Open
Aim: Global gradients in species biodiversity may or may not be associated with greater species replacement closer to the equator. Yet, empirical validation of these patterns has so far focused on less diverse taxa, with comparable assessm…
View article: Book Review: Routledge Handbook of Animal Welfare; Knight et al., Eds.; Routledge: Abingdon, UK; New York, NY, USA, 2023; ISBN: 978-1-032-02206-2 (hbk), 978-1-032-32575-0 (pbk), 978-1-003-18235-1 (ebk)
Book Review: Routledge Handbook of Animal Welfare; Knight et al., Eds.; Routledge: Abingdon, UK; New York, NY, USA, 2023; ISBN: 978-1-032-02206-2 (hbk), 978-1-032-32575-0 (pbk), 978-1-003-18235-1 (ebk) Open
This information-dense book, edited by two academics and an expert in law, was designed as a “comprehensive exploration of the rapidly growing fields of animal welfare and law” [...]
View article: Using institutional ethnography to analyse animal sheltering and protection II: Animal shelter work
Using institutional ethnography to analyse animal sheltering and protection II: Animal shelter work Open
Efficient adoption is an important aim of animal shelters, but it is not possible for all animals including those with serious behavioural problems. We used institutional ethnography to explore the everyday work of frontline shelter staff …
View article: Animal sheltering: A scoping literature review grounded in institutional ethnography
Animal sheltering: A scoping literature review grounded in institutional ethnography Open
A diverse research literature now exists on the animals, staff and organisations involved in animal sheltering. We reviewed this research through the lens of institutional ethnography, a method of inquiry that focuses on the actual work th…
View article: Using institutional ethnography to analyse animal sheltering and protection I: Animal protection work
Using institutional ethnography to analyse animal sheltering and protection I: Animal protection work Open
Animal protection laws exist at federal, provincial and municipal levels in Canada, with enforcement agencies relying largely upon citizens to report concerns. Existing research about animal protection law focuses on general approaches to …
View article: The everyday work of One Welfare in animal sheltering and protection
The everyday work of One Welfare in animal sheltering and protection Open
In animal sheltering and protection, One Welfare initiatives include supporting people who have difficulty providing for their animals because of limitations in their physical or mental health, income or housing. However, little research h…
View article: Arthropod beta-diversity is spatially and temporally structured by latitude
Arthropod beta-diversity is spatially and temporally structured by latitude Open
Global gradients in species biodiversity are expected to reflect tighter packing of species closer to the equator. Yet, empirical validation of these patterns has so far focused on less diverse taxa, with comparable assessments of mega-div…
View article: 261 Engineering Synthetic Scaffolds to Achieve Periodontal Ligament Cell-Mediated Tissue Regeneration
261 Engineering Synthetic Scaffolds to Achieve Periodontal Ligament Cell-Mediated Tissue Regeneration Open
OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Autologous periodontal ligament cells (PDLCs) are a promising tool for rebuilding tooth-supporting (periodontal) tissues but require scaffolds that enable delivery while maintaining PDLC bioactivity. The goal of this stud…
View article: Review: Benjamin L. Berger, Law’s Religion: Religious Difference and the Claims of Constitutionalism
Review: Benjamin L. Berger, Law’s Religion: Religious Difference and the Claims of Constitutionalism Open
The Association for Canadian Jewish Studies encourages research on the Canadian Jewish experience through the disciplines of political science, sociology, economics, geography, history, demography, education, religion, linguistics, literat…
View article: Risk factors for poor health outcomes for male dairy calves undergoing transportation in western Canada.
Risk factors for poor health outcomes for male dairy calves undergoing transportation in western Canada. Open
The condition of 640 male dairy calves was recorded and their health deterioration, morbidity, and mortality evaluated after long-distance transport. Assessments included a health examination, weight estimation, and measure of failed trans…
View article: Hot topic: Health and welfare challenges in the marketing of male dairy calves—Findings and consensus of an expert consultation
Hot topic: Health and welfare challenges in the marketing of male dairy calves—Findings and consensus of an expert consultation Open
A diverse group of Canadian experts was convened for a focused 2-d discussion on potential health and welfare problems associated with the marketing (i.e., transportation and sale) of male dairy calves. Written notes and audio recording we…
View article: Behavioural perspectives on piglet survival
Behavioural perspectives on piglet survival Open
Summary. Litters of domestic piglets show strong sibling competition. large differences among litter-mates in birth weight and rate of growth, and, in the absence of human intervention, a high mortality rate. This combination of traits sug…
View article: Short communication: Condition of male dairy calves at auction markets
Short communication: Condition of male dairy calves at auction markets Open
Male dairy calves in North America are frequently marketed through live auctions. Calves have been observed in suboptimal condition both at auctions and upon arrival at calf-rearing facilities that supply the veal or dairy-beef industries.…
View article: Management of cull dairy cows: Culling decisions, duration of transport, and effect on cow condition
Management of cull dairy cows: Culling decisions, duration of transport, and effect on cow condition Open
Many cows culled from dairy farms arrive at livestock markets or abattoirs in compromised condition, but it is unknown whether cows are compromised at the time of culling or deteriorate during the marketing process. This study followed cul…
View article: Fitness for transport of cull dairy cows at livestock markets
Fitness for transport of cull dairy cows at livestock markets Open
Cows are regularly removed from dairy herds and sold at livestock markets. Many cows are removed because of health problems, and their fitness for transport may vary because of seasonal variation, delayed or poor on-farm culling decisions,…
View article: When too much isn’t enough: Does current food production meet global nutritional needs?
When too much isn’t enough: Does current food production meet global nutritional needs? Open
Sustainably feeding the next generation is often described as one of the most pressing "grand challenges" facing the 21st century. Generally, scholars propose addressing this problem by increasing agricultural production, investing in tech…
View article: Perceptions of on-farm emergency slaughter for dairy cows in British Columbia
Perceptions of on-farm emergency slaughter for dairy cows in British Columbia Open
Some jurisdictions permit on-farm emergency slaughter (OFES) as one end-of-life option for dairy cows and other animals that cannot be transported humanely but are deemed fit for human consumption. Anecdotal reports suggest that OFES is co…
View article: Hot topic: Management of cull dairy cows—Consensus of an expert consultation in Canada
Hot topic: Management of cull dairy cows—Consensus of an expert consultation in Canada Open
Many cull dairy cows enter the marketing system and travel to widely dispersed and specialized slaughter plants, and they may experience multiple handling events (e.g., loading, unloading, mixing), change of ownership among dealers, and fe…
View article: Zoo Animal Welfare: The Human Dimension
Zoo Animal Welfare: The Human Dimension Open
Standards and policies intended to safeguard nonhuman animal welfare, whether in zoos, farms, or laboratories, have tended to emphasize features of the physical environment. However, research has now made it clear that very different welfa…
View article: Anti-Shechita Prosecutions in the Anglo-American World, 1855–1913: “A major attack on Jewish freedoms”
Anti-Shechita Prosecutions in the Anglo-American World, 1855–1913: “A major attack on Jewish freedoms” Open
This is the first study of historical attempts by animal welfare groups to ban the Jewish method of slaughter (shechita). It details cases from Australia, Canada, England, Scotland, and the United States, many for the first time, in which …
View article: Use of on-farm emergency slaughter for dairy cows in British Columbia
Use of on-farm emergency slaughter for dairy cows in British Columbia Open
On-farm emergency slaughter (OFES), whereby inspection, stunning, and bleeding occur on the farm before the carcass is transported to a slaughterhouse, is permitted in some jurisdictions as a means to avoid inhumane transportation while sa…
View article: Toward a harmonized approach to animal welfare law in Canada.
Toward a harmonized approach to animal welfare law in Canada. Open
Animal protection law in Canada varies across the country. Federal animal protection law exists in the Criminal Code, in regulations for the transport of animals, and in regulations for humane handling and slaughter at abattoirs that are i…
View article: THC volume 34 issue 2 Cover and Front matter
THC volume 34 issue 2 Cover and Front matter Open
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View article: "Everyday" Knowledge and a New Paradigm of Animal Research
"Everyday" Knowledge and a New Paradigm of Animal Research Open
You'll watch say ten cows come down to that [water] bowl.The boss cow gets to drink first.Of that ten, there'll be two that'll say, 'Ah, the hell with this', and they'll go down into the mud.Eight will say, 'We'll stand back and we'll wait…
View article: International consensus principles for ethical wildlife control
International consensus principles for ethical wildlife control Open
Human–wildlife conflicts are commonly addressed by excluding, relocating, or lethally controlling animals with the goal of preserving public health and safety, protecting property, or conserving other valued wildlife. However, declining wi…