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The Welfare of Animals Used in Research: Practice and Ethics (UFAW Animal Welfare)
by Robert C. HubrechtThe Welfare of Animals used in Research: Practice and Ethics gives a complete and balanced overview of the issues surrounding the use of animals in scientific research. <P><P> The focus of the book is on the animal welfare implications and ethics of animals in research. It covers the topics with sufficient depth to show a real understanding of varied and complex subjects, but conveys the information in a beautifully reader-friendly manner.Key features:Provides those who are not working in the field with a reasonable understanding as to why and how animals are used in research.Gives an introduction to the ethical issues involved in using animals, and explains how these are addressed in practice.Details the advances in animal welfare and the use and development of the 3Rs principles, and how these have become fundamental to the everyday use and regulation of animals used in research.The focus is on principles making it suitable for an international audience.This book is a useful introduction to the issues involved in laboratory animal welfare for those who intend to work in research involving animals. It is also useful to prospective animal care staff and animal welfare scientists, and to those involved in ethical review. It will help inform debate amongst those who are not involved in experimentation but who are interested in the issues.Published as a part of the prestigious Wiley-Blackwell - UFAW Animal Welfare series. UFAW, founded 1926, is an internationally recognised, independent, scientific and educational animal welfare charity.For full details of all titles available in the series, please visit the UFAW Animal Welfare series website.
The Welfare of Cattle
by Bernard E. Rollin Terry Engle Donald J. Klingborg, DVMContains a selection of White Papers, commissioned to better inform the exploration of cattle welfare. These are prepared by notable experts in their field, to help provide factual context around selected topics that impact cattle welfare and production systems. Covers all aspects of cattle use in an accessible style, making this a must have volume for anyone interested in cattle welfare or cattle medicine. Provides an in-depth picture of the distinctive beef and dairy cattle welfare practices and issues, covering topics such as behavior, breeding and genetic manipulation, nutrition and feeding, housing and management, health and disease, and transport and slaughter. Written by acknowledged leaders in animal science, veterinary science, philosophy and animal welfare, presenting a truly multidisciplinary perspective on cattle welfare. Includes a section on understanding and managing animal welfare in both beef and dairy cattle, discussing how cattle perceive the world, animal handling and pain mitigation, and how to assure that the cows have a reasonably good life. The Welfare of Cattle offers an accurate, detailed account of the ethical and welfare concerns related to the human use of cattle. There is currently no significant book dealing with the welfare of cows, animals often seen as archetypal paradigms of 'farm animals'. Covering both beef and dairy cattle, the expert authors provide in-depth information on the husbandry roots of traditional agriculture, the replacement of this system of stewardship by an industrial model, and the resulting welfare challenges associated with industrial agriculture: feedlots, highly industrialized dairies, and slaughterhouses killing huge numbers of animals who have been transported great distances. This important book explores in detail the ways in which people who are providing care for cattle can take their first step, or their next step, toward enhancing the welfare of these animals. An extra chapter (online only) is available in the 'Downloads' tab on the left: Dairy Nutrition, by Michael Gamroth
The Welfare of Domestic Fowl and Other Captive Birds
by Ian J. Duncan Penny HawkinsThis book describes the welfare implications of keeping wild and domesticated birds in captivity. The environmental and social requirements of various avian species are discussed and suggestions made for appropriate housing and management techniques. Particular attention is paid to human-bird interactions and their impact on the behaviour and welfare of the birds involved. Training methods for companion birds are also described. Possible future trends in keeping birds in captivity are discussed in relation to evolving laws and codes for both wild and domesticated birds and in the light of developing ethical attitudes to animals. The book will be invaluable to all those who keep birds including poultry farmers, pet owners, and managers and caretakers of birds kept in laboratories, zoos, wildlife aviaries, and rehabilitation centres. It will also be of great interest to poultry production, zoology, wildlife and veterinary students.
The Welfare of Farmed Ratites
by Irek Malecki Christine Lunam Phil GlatzThis volume reviews, for the first time, the broad range of issues that affect the welfare of commercially farmed ratites. Although ratites incorporate several families of flightless birds this book focuses on the most commonly farmed ratites, the ostrich, emu and rhea. The readers are taken on a journey through all sectors of the industry, which include breeding, incubation, hatching, brooding, rearing, growth, transport and processing, with an emphasis on husbandry and management protocols that can impact bird welfare and health. Also discussed is the structure and sensory innervation of the skin and digits of the birds, and the potential welfare implications of industry practices on these structures. Each chapter in this volume focuses on a particular aspect of the commercial farming of ratites with contributing authors from a broad range of disciplines.
The Welfare of Fish (Animal Welfare #20)
by Tore S. Kristiansen Anders Fernö Michail A. Pavlidis Hans van de VisThis book investigates how fish experience their lives, their amazing senses and abilities, and how human actions impact their quality of life. The authors examine the concept of fish welfare and the scientific knowledge behind the inclusion of fish within the moral circle, and how this knowledge can change the way we treat fish in the future. In many countries fish are already protected by animal welfare legislation in the same way as mammals, but in practice there is still a major gap between how we ethically view these groups and how we actually treat them. The poor treatment of fish represents a massive animal welfare problem in aquaculture and fisheries, both in terms of the number of animals affected and the severity of the welfare issues. Thanks to its interdisciplinary scope, this thought-provoking book appeals to professionals, academics and students in the fields of animal welfare, cognition and physiology, as well as fisheries and aquaculture management.
The Welfare of Invertebrate Animals (Animal Welfare #18)
by Claudio Carere Jennifer MatherThis book is devoted to the welfare of invertebrates, which make up 99% of animal species on earth. Addressing animal welfare, we do not often think of invertebrates; in fact we seldom consider them to be deserving of welfare evaluation. And yet we should. Welfare is a broad concern for any animal that we house, control or utilize – and we utilize invertebrates a lot. The Authors start with an emphasis on the values of non-vertebrate animals and discuss the need for a book on the present topic. The following chapters focus on specific taxa, tackling questions that are most appropriate to each one. What is pain in crustaceans, and how might we prevent it? How do we ensure that octopuses are not bored? What do bees need to thrive, pollinate our plants and give us honey? Since invertebrates have distinct personalities and some social animals have group personalities, how do we consider this? And, as in the European Union’s application of welfare consideration to cephalopods, how do the practical regulatory issues play out?We have previously relegated invertebrates to the category ‘things’ and did not worry about their treatment. New research suggest that some invertebrates such as cephalopods and crustaceans can have pain and suffering, might also have consciousness and awareness. Also, good welfare is going to mean different things to spiders, bees, corals, etc. This book is taking animal welfare in a very different direction. Academics and students of animal welfare science, those who keep invertebrates for scientific research or in service to the goals of humans, as well as philosophers will find this work thought-provoking, instructive and informative.
The Welfare of Performing Animals
by David A. H. WilsonThis timely book describes and analyses a neglected area of the history of concern for animal welfare, discussing the ends and means of the capture, transport, housing and training of performing animals, as well as the role of pressure groups, politics, the press and vested interests. It examines primary source material of considerable interdisciplinary interest, and addresses the influence of scientific and veterinary opinion and the effectiveness of proposals for supervisory legislation, noting the current international status and characteristics of present-day practice within the commercial sector. Animal performance has a long history, and at the beginning of the twentieth century this aspect of popular entertainment became the subject not just of a major public controversy but also of prolonged British parliamentary attention to animal welfare. Following an assessment of the use of trained animals in the more distant historical past, the book charts the emergence of criticism and analyses the arguments and evidence used by the opponents and proponents in Britain from the early twentieth century to the present, noting comparable events in the United States and elsewhere.
Welkin Weasels (Welkin Weasels #1)
by Garry KilworthLong ago, long before Sylver the weasel was born, the humans all left Welkin. Now life for a weasel - under the heavy paw of the vicious stoat rulers - is pretty miserable (unless you hap,pen to be a weasel who LIKES living in a hovel and toiling all hours for the benefit of the stoats).It's certainly not enough for Sylver. Or for his small band of outlaws, both jacks and jills. But slingshots and darts can only do so much against heavily-armed stoats and life as an outlaw has a fairly limited future (probably a painful one, too). That's when Sylver comes up with his plan - a heroic plan that could destroy the stoats' reign of power for ever. He will find the humans, and bring them back to Welkin! And the first step is to follow up a clue from the past - a clue that lies in a place known as THUNDER OAK...
Welkin Weasels (Welkin Weasels #3)
by Garry KilworthSylver and his band of weasels take to the high seas in search of the humans who mysteriously deserted the land of Welkin many years ago. On their tail is the seasick Sheriff Falshed, commanded by the stoat rulers to stop Sylver at any cost. And if that's not bad enough, behind them is a ship crammed to the gunwales with bloodthirsty rats, convinced that Sylver is secretly hunting a pirate's treasure...
Welkin Weasels (Welkin Weasels #2)
by Garry KilworthThe land of Welkin is in trouble! Not only is it at risk of flood, but now the rat hordes are on the move, fighting to gain dominance over the other animals.... Sylver's search for the elusive humans - their only hope - leads him and his intrepid band of weasels to an enormous ruined castle, deep in the heart of the bleak flatlands of Darkmoor. Here he meets Clive of Coldkettle, the leader of the red squirrels - who are in a state of permanent war with the grey squirrels. Can Sylver suceed in his quest whilst caught in the midst of such a savage conflict?
The Well-Adjusted Dog: Dr. Dodman's 7 Steps to Lifelong Health and Happiness for Your Best Friend
by Nicholas H. DodmanOne of the greatest myths in dog ownership is that once a puppy is housetrained and has graduated from a puppy training class, an owner’s work is done. In fact, that work is just beginning.Drawing on some twenty-five years of clinical experience, Dr.Dodman offers what he calls "continuing education" for dogs and their owners. You will discover • how much exercise your dog really needs (and why) • how diet can affect behavior • how to communicate clearly with your dog and understand dog body language • how to lead your dog, not dominate him • how to optimize your dog’s environment • how to address medical problems that might underlie unwanted behavior Dr.Dodman’s comprehensive, seven-step approach takes on the whole dog—his health, behavior, and environment—and lays the groundwork for the proper care and training of your best friend, for life.
Well-Being Over the Life Course: Incorporating Human–Animal Interaction (SpringerBriefs in Well-Being and Quality of Life Research)
by Regina M. Bures Nancy R. GeeThis book provides a multidisciplinary overview of the impact of human–animal interaction on well-being from childhood to later life. It presents a life course perspective to the study of human–animal interaction, addressing concepts of family and the role of pets therein, as well as the impact of companion animals on child development and successful aging. This book fills a gap in the existing literature by framing the study of human–animal interaction, including the role of animal-assisted interventions on well-being, in a broader social and behavioral context.
The Well Cat Book: The Classic Comprehensive Handbook of Cat Care
by Terri McginnisFeaturing sections on daily care, preventive medicine, and training, The Well Cat Book teaches cat owners how to detect signs of illness, diagnose problems, and begin home treatment--thereby avoiding expensive and often unnecessary trips to the vet. Includes over 100 illustrations and step-by-step instructions.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Well-Connected Animal: Social Networks and the Wondrous Complexity of Animal Societies
by Lee Alan DugatkinAn engaging exploration of the wondrous social webs that permeate life in animal societies around the world. It’s all about who you know. Whether vampire bats sharing blood meals for survival, field crickets remembering champion fighters, macaque monkeys forming grooming pacts after a deadly hurricane, or great tit birds learning the best way to steal milk—it pays to be well connected. In this tour of the animal kingdom, evolutionary biologist Lee Alan Dugatkin reveals a new field of study, uncovering social networks that existed long before the dawn of human social media. He accessibly describes the latest findings from animal behavior, evolution, computer science, psychology, anthropology, genetics, and neurobiology, and incorporates interviews and insights from researchers he finds swimming with manta rays, avoiding pigeon poop, and stopping monkeys from stealing iPads. With Dugatkin as our guide, we investigate social networks in giraffes, elephants, kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, whales, bats, and more. From animal networks in Australia and Asia to Africa, Europe, and the Americas, The Well-Connected Animal is an eye-opening exposé of wild friends, enemies, and everything in between.
The Well Dog Book
by Terri McginnisWritten by the same experienced veterinarian responsible for the popular The Well Cat Book, this thoroughly revised and updated reference gives dog owners the skill, confidence, and knowledge they need to raise a healthy pet. Special sections on emergency first aid, breeding and pregnancy, care of puppies are included. 100+ illustrations.From the Trade Paperback edition.
We'll Prescribe You a Cat
by Syou IshidaA cat a day keeps the doctor away…Discover the award-winning, bestselling Japanese novel that has become an international sensation in this utterly charming, vibrant celebration of the healing power of cats.Tucked away in an old building at the end of a narrow alley in Kyoto, the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul can only be found by people who are struggling in their lives and genuinely need help. The mysterious clinic offers a unique treatment to those who find their way there: it prescribes cats as medication. Patients are often puzzled by this unconventional prescription, but when they &“take&” their cat for the recommended duration, they witness profound transformations in their lives, guided by the playful, empathetic, occasionally challenging yet endearing cats.Throughout the pages, the power of the human-animal bond is revealed as a disheartened businessman finds unexpected joy in physical labor, a young girl navigates the complexities of elementary school cliques, a middle-aged man struggles to stay relevant at work and home, a hardened bag designer seeks emotional balance, and a geisha finds herself unable to move on from the memory of her lost cat. As the clinic&’s patients navigate their inner turmoil and seek resolution, their feline companions lead them toward healing, self-discovery, and newfound hope.
Wellness for Cats: A Guide for Health, Hygiene, and Happiness
by Annabelle ValentinThis must-have resource is the perfect gift for every caring cat owner to ensure their pet&’s health and wellness—with advice and solutions for everything from grooming to digestion to age, plus 30 simple recipes for treats, tonics, and skin and fur care.Wellness for Cats presents advice and dozens of solutions for everything from grooming to digestion issues to age related pain and beyond. With beautiful four-color photography and an elegant design, it is the gift or the self-purchase for every caring cat owner. It includes 30 simple recipes for treats, tonics, and skin and fur preparations. Pet ownership has skyrocketed, and so has spending on them. As pet owners find increasing comfort in the company of their cats, they want to make sure they are as naturally healthy as possible, and that includes treating and preventing common ailments. Just as we embrace natural products for ourselves in our wellness routines and health products, we can do the same for our cats.
Wellness for Dogs: A Guide for Health, Hygiene, and Happiness
by Céline Gastinel-MoussourThis must-have resource is the perfect gift for every caring dog owner to ensure their pet&’s health and wellness—with advice and solutions for everything from grooming to digestion to age, plus 30 simple recipes for treats, tonics, and skin and fur care. With four color photography and chapters dedicated to physical and emotional needs, Wellness for Dogs offers all that's needed to give a new pet owner confidence or to put an experienced pet owner on a healthier path. Chapters are dedicated to daily life, mental well being, and aging. Specific and clear advice covers everything from keeping your pet's coat glossy to making sure his diet is healthy and even solutions for over-excitement and behavioral issues. It includes 30 simple recipes for treats, tonics, and skin and fur preparations.
Welpenerziehung für Einsteiger: Komplettleitfaden Hundeerziehung: Gewöhnung An Die Box, Stubenreinheit & Gehorsamkeit
by Brian McMillanDenken Sie darüber nach, Ihre Familie um vier Pfoten zu erweitern? Oder haben Sie kürzlich einen Welpen bekommen und sind gespannt auf tolle Zeit, die Sie nun mit ihm verbringen werden? Was motiviert Sie, sich einen Welpen anzuschaffen? Sind Sie fasziniert von all die verschiedenen Verhaltensweisen, die Sie bei anderen Hunden beobachten? Ist der Gedanke, einen Hund als Freund zu haben, attraktiv, weil Sie zu beschäftigt sind, um mit Menschen zu kommunizieren? Suchen Sie einen Freund, der immer für Sie da ist und mit Ihnen durch dick und dünn geht? Brauchen Sie einen Helfer, der auf Kommando Haushaltsgegenstände holt? Wenn ja, dann lesen Sie weiter! Dieses Buch soll über die moderne und herkömmliche Art der Hundeerziehung aufklären und zeigen, wie man durch Kommunikation mit dem Hund faszinierende Ergebnisse erzielen kann. Themen: Sozialisierung, Grundausbildung, Gesundheitsprobleme, Pflege, Stubenreinheit und Futter. Es befasst sich auch mit der Behebung gängiger Verhaltensprobleme bei Hunden wie Kauen, Beißen, übermäßiges Bellen, Zwicken usw. Dieses Buch ist ein praktischer Leitfaden und schildert, wie Sie den Hund gekonnt erziehen. Themen: • Die geeignete Rasse auswählen • Das welpensichere Zuhause • Strategien für die Stubenreinheit • Wie man das Etikett auf Tiernahrung richtig liest • Unfälle vermeiden • Training drinnen und draußen • Gewöhnung an die Hundebox • Gesundheitspflege für Welpen • Umgang mit problematischem Verhalten • Unfälle vermeiden UND VIEL MEHR! Wenn Sie wissen wollen, wie Sie den Welpen richtig erziehen, dann sind Sie hier genau richtig. Scrollen Sie am besten gleich nach oben, und klicken Sie auf „JETZT KAUFEN“, um noch heute loszulegen! Die Aufnahme eines Hundes in Ihr Zuhause ist ein aufregender Moment. Sie bekommen nicht nur einen Begleiter, sond
Welsh Springer Spaniel (Comprehensive Owner's Guide)
by Haja Van Wessem Isabelle FrancaisRegal in his red and white splendor, the Welsh Springer Spaniel is not only one of the oldest but also one of the most well-rounded sporting breeds of all. <P><P>Prized as a gundog of instinctive ability in the field, the Welshie is a striking presence in the show ring and a favorite in pet homes the world over. Intelligence, trainability, merriness and loyalty are but a few of the traits that have won him a multitude of fans. This Special Limited Edition, written by Haja van Wessem, a gundog enthusiast from Holland, presents the breed's history in its homeland and traces the breed's development in the United States and around the world. Also discussed are the breed's characteristics and description, including the breed standard. New owners will welcome the complete chapter on finding a breeder and puppy selection as well as the chapter on general maintenance, with topics including feeding, grooming and exercise of the Welshie throughout his life. The subjects of house-training and obedience are explained in step-by-step detail. All chapters are accompanied by color photographs and sidebars with useful information for the new owner. An excellent chapter on preventive healthcare, written by veterinarian Dr. Lowell Ackerman, completes this package, making this volume indispensable for all owners and admirers of the Welsh Springer Spaniel.
Welsh Terrier
by Bardi MclennanThe handsome black and tan terrier of Wales, the Welsh Terrier is a smart and sensible member of the terrier family who offers owners charm and personality in abundance. Like their loyal, fearless hunting dogs, Welsh Terrier owners are strongly devoted to their happy, responsive dogs. For an experienced dog person, the Welsh is biddable and obedient, though, for the novice, the breed may be too bright (or stubborn) to handle. This is a practical companion dog looking for a like-minded owner to appreciate all his vistures. Welsh owners think as highly of their dogs as the dogs think of themselves! Blessed with a strong constitution and hardy health, the Welsh promises many quality years for the right dedicated owners. Written by long-time Welsh Terrier breeder and popular author Bardi Mc Lennan, this new Special Limited Edition offers an insightful look at the breed's history and origins, the Welsh's characteristics and breed standard as well as comprehensive coverage of puppy selection, care and training. All aspects of care are included in this new colorful volume, including house-training, grooming, feeding, home safety and healthcare. The book also presents a special chapter on recognizing and solving behavioral problems and introduces Welsh Terrier lovers to the exciting world of competitive pure-bred dog sports.
Wemberly Worried
by Kevin HenkesA back-to-school favorite Wemberly worried about spilling her juice, about shrinking in the bathtub, even about snakes in the radiator. She worried morning, noon, and night. "Worry, worry, worry," her family said. "Too much worry. " And Wemberly worried about one thing most of all: her first day of school. But when she meets a fellow worrywart in her class, Wemberly realizes that school is too much fun to waste time worrying!
Wendell Lost and Found
by Valerie J. BrotzWendell turns every which way but the right way in this funny story about friendship, travel, and the perils of a poor sense of direction. Readers will love this wacky adventure through Tasmania and its strange animals like the platypus, Tasmanian devil, and wombat.
#WeRateDogs: The Most Hilarious and Adorable Pups You've Ever Seen
by Matt NelsonThe ultimate book for our obsession with dogs on social media!“Over-the-top and hilarious.” —Barkpost <P><P>Based on the Twitter and Instagram sensation, #WeRateDogs features the most heroic, over-the-top adorable, wildly successful, all-around entertaining dogs the world has ever seen! It combines extraordinary photos with ridiculous captions to expand the knowledge and overall lives of its readers. It is not only an exceptionally reliable source for dog greatness, it is also a one stop shop for happiness. <P><P>This book takes readers on a journey through the strict science of dog rating and the unwavering rules associated with it. Questioning the accuracy of these ratings is ill-advised. They are certainly not arbitrary and this book is absolutely not just about how cute dogs are. It truly is all about precision and ethics in dog rating. <P><P>The #WeRateDogs book will produce an audible reaction with every flip of the page—whether a groan from a terrible pupper pun or an “aww” of seeing a super floofer. If #WeRateDogs takes you away from reality and pushes you into this conglomerate of absurdity for even a second, then it has fulfilled its purpose.
#WeRateDogs: The Most Hilarious and Adorable Pups You've Ever Seen
by Matt NelsonBased on the social media sensation, #WeRateDogs features the most heroic puppers, adorable floofers and entertaining pooches the world has ever seen. It will take you on a journey through the science of dog rating and its unwavering rules. They are certainly not arbitrary and this book is definitely not just about how cute dogs are.