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By:Cherie Winner
Published on 2006 by Northword Press
ISBN 9781559719346
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Answers all kinds of questions about little creatures, both familiar and rare, including the advantages and disadvantages of being small, and how they fight back when bigger animals bully them. Simultaneous.
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By:David W. McCandless
Published on 2011-11-02 by Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 9781461403616
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The present volume is intended to be a synopsis of seizure disorders with a goal of describing key studies in animals and humans. The translation of pertinent findings from animal studies to human studies, and to potential human studies will be emphasized. Specific cogent animal studies/results which deserve exploration in human seizure disorders will be detailed. The current rate of translation is estimated to be from 7‐9 years, and the “success” rate of translation was very recently listed as less than one half. The success rate is defined as results in human studies which were predicted in advance by animal studies. Both the time between animal and human attempts plus the success rate need improvement.
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By:Georgia Mason,Jeffrey Rushen
Published on 2008 by CABI
ISBN 9781845934651
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Abnormal behaviour patterns, from the jumping and somersaulting of caged laboratory mice to the pacing of enclosed 'big cats', are displayed by many millions of farm, zoo, research and companion animals. Including new chapters and over 30 contributors, this book focuses on the causation and treatment of these environment-induced stereotypic behaviours, and their implications for animal welfare and normalcy of brain functioning. The book begins by taking an ethological perspective, focusing on the constraints captivity places on animals' normal behavioural repertoires, and the effects these have on specific motivational systems. It then addresses the role of dysfunction, particularly the impact of chronic stress and impoverished environments on brain functioning. The book then moves on to explore how stereotypic behaviours can be tackled, once they have emerged, using diverse techniques from environmental enrichment to pharmaceutical intervention. It concludes by giving a new definition for 'stereotypic behaviour', and a discussion of future research directions.
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By:I. Robinson
Published on 2013-10-22 by Elsevier
ISBN 9781483280097
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The Waltham Book of Human-Animal Interaction: Benefits and Responsibilities of Pet Ownership discusses the scientific study of the relationship between man and animals, focusing on the behavior of companion animals, and how humans and animals affect each other's behavior. This first half of this book discusses research on benefits that have been found to accumulate from associations with animals, and the role of animals in care and therapy program. The responsibilities toward the animals kept, and how to enhance their care and welfare are considered in the next chapters. The human response to pet loss is also elaborated. This publication is beneficial to veterinary students and individuals concerned with the study of human-animal interactions.
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By:Kristy Thomas
Published on 2014-09-14 by
ISBN 9781630211592
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Fredrick is a dog. At least in his mind he is a dog. He has a master that he is faithful too that feeds him and gives him a cage to sleep in in the barn that is safe and comfortable. Fredrick has been with the family for years and as we watches and talks about all of the other dogs that have come through over the years he reminds us that he is the smartest and strongest dog in the barn. It is not until Fredrick meets a sweet beautiful cat named Evelyn that he starts to see the world differently. When master catches Evelyn in the barn with Fredrick he takes her out of the barn and beats her. It is what Evelyn says to Fredrick that forces him to listen and reflect on what is actually real. She yells at him that he is not a dog he is a man. It takes everything in her to make him see that this fact is true. Fredrick watches her die with him being the last thing that he sees. Fredrick finally begins to remember who he is. With the affects of slavery and years of abuse coming back into his memory he decides that he must stand up for once in his life to his oppressors. If only Evelyn had lived to see this dog, once again stand as a man. (*Actor must be African American)
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By:Lynda Birke,Jo Hockenhull
Published on 2012-08-14 by BRILL
ISBN 9789004231450
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Contributors to this book consider how researchers study human-animal relationships, focussing on the methodologies they use, and how these might give new insights into how humans relate to animal kind.
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By:Adrian Franklin
Published on 2006 by UNSW Press
ISBN 9780868408903
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Traces the complex relationship between animals and humans in Australia. Starts with the colonial period and brings us full circle to the present when native species are protected above all others.
Download A Philosophical Survey of the Animal Creation, an Essay. Wherein the General Devastation and Carnage that Reign Among the Different Classes of Animals are Considered in a New Point of View; ... Translated from the French PDF/eBook
By:John Bruckner
Published on 1768 by
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By:Susan L. Fubini,Norm Ducharme
Published on 2004-01-15 by Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 9781416064657
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This is the only resource of its kind that provides practical field-tested surgical procedures for farm animals. Many procedures can safely be performed in the field as standing surgery using portable chutes that help keep the animals immobilized. Coverage includes key information on patient preparation, anesthesia concerns, fluid therapy, imaging options, and postoperative management. This is the only book covering surgery of all these species of farm animals: cattle, goats, sheep, and swine More than 500 figures clearly illustrate common disorders, techniques, and equipment for large animal surgery Step-by-step surgical guidelines cover various procedures for each species by body system Up-to-date, practical information on key surgical techniques and equipment Uniquely qualified authors and contributors are experts in the field of large animal surgery
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By:Matthew Calarco,Peter Atterton
Published on 2004-07-30 by A&C Black
ISBN 9780826464132
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Animal Philosophy is the first text to look at the place and treatment of animals in Continental thought. A collection of essential primary and secondary readings on the animal question, it brings together contributions from the following key Continental thinkers: Nietzsche, Heidegger, Bataille, Levinas, Foucault, Deleuze, Guattari, Derrida, Ferry, Cixous, and Irigaray. Each reading is followed by commentary and analysis from a leading contemporary thinker. The coverage of the subject is exceptionally broad, ranging across perspectives that include existentialism, poststructuralism, postmodernism, phenomenology and feminism. This anthology is an invaluable one-stop resource for anyone researching, teaching or studying animal ethics and animal rights in the fields of philosophy, cultural studies, literary theory, sociology, environmental studies and gender and women's studies.
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By:Justus Liebig (freiherr von.),William Gregory
Published on 1842 by
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Download Animal Parasites PDF/eBook
By:Oliver Wilford Olsen
Published on 1986 by Courier Corporation
ISBN 9780486651262
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Unsurpassed, profusely illustrated text details lives, structures of numerous representative parasites of wild and domestic animals of North America. Exercises. Bibliographies.
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By:Sue Barraclough
Published on 2008 by Heinemann-Raintree Library
ISBN 9781432913861
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Discusses the physical characteristics and habitats of a variety of animals, including birds, mammals, reptiles, fish, and amphibians.
Download The Play of George Orwell's Animal Farm PDF/eBook
By:Peter Hall,George Orwell
Published on 1993-01-01 by Heinemann
ISBN 9780435232917
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The Heinemann Plays series offers contemporary drama and classic plays in durable classroom editions. Many have large casts and an equal mix of boy and girl parts. This dramatization of George Orwell's Animal Farm comes with lyrics by Adrian Mitchell and music by Richard Peaslee.
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By:D.R. Khanna
Published on 2004-01-01 by Discovery Publishing House
ISBN 9788171417728
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Contents: Introduction, Geological Distribution, Geographical Distribution, Bathymetric Distribution, Oriental Region, Australian Region, Ethiopian Region, Neotropical Region, Palaearctic Region, Nearctic Region, Antarctica, Island Regions.
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By:Gregory Michael Sifakis
Published on 1971-01-01 by G. M. Sifakis
ISBN 9780485111262
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By:Lesley J. Rogers
Published on 1997 by Allen & Unwin
ISBN 9781864485042
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Examines animal behaviour and also the structure and functioning of their brains to give an understanding of how animals think.
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Published on 2006-01-01 by Council of Europe
ISBN 9789287160164
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Introduction: Concepts of animal protection and welfare including obligations and rights -- Do animals have rights? -- Farming and rearing -- International transport and animal slaughter -- Animal experimentation -- Product safety: related aspects of animal testing -- Animal biotechnology and animal welfare -- Pet animals: housing, breeding and welfare -- Buddhism -- Catholicism -- Islam -- Judaism -- Orthodox Church -- Protestantism -- From animal suffering to animal welfare: the progressive attainment of animal rights in Europe -- The Swedish approach -- The example of Slovenia -- Spain: a non-protectionist country -- France and animal rights issues -- The Council of Europe and animal welfare -- Conclusion: Animal welfare and the ideal of Europe.
Download Materia Medica; Or, Provings of the Principal Animal and Vegetable Poisons of the Brazilian Empire PDF/eBook
By:Benoît Jules Mure
Published on 1854 by
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Download Saunders Manual of Small Animal Practice - E-Book PDF/eBook
By:Stephen J. Birchard,Robert G. Sherding
Published on 2005-12-20 by Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 9781416064299
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Meticulously organized by body system for optimal readability and ease of reference, the 3rd edition of this best-selling manual provides quick, comprehensive, and practical guidance on evaluating and managing a full range of common medical and surgical conditions encountered in small animal practice. Medical chapters discuss etiology, clinical signs, diagnoses and treatment, while surgical chapters discuss anatomy, preoperative considerations, procedures and postoperative care. It also contains an entire section devoted to avian and exotic pets and a comprehensive drug formulary. A consistent outline format provides easy access to information on etiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment for each disease or disorder, as well as anatomy, preoperative conditions, techniques, and postoperative care for surgical procedures. Key Points draw attention to helpful tips and key concepts. Includes a comprehensive section covering diagnosis, treatment, and surgery for avian and exotic pets. Features new chapters that cover key topics such as physical therapy and rehabilitation, pain management, vaccination guidelines, and syncope. Includes the latest information on drugs and clinical equipment throughout.
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By:Herve Rochat,Marie-France Martin-Eauclaire
Published on 2000 by Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 9783764360207
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Natural toxins form a major component of the molecular tools used increasingly frequently by the ever growing number of laboratories of various kinds. Evidence for this is provided not only by the increasing number of firms including such toxins in their catalogues but also by the large number of demands received by those who discover new toxins. Twenty chapters survey important aspects of toxin origin, their structure and molecular mechanism, and their cellular and pathogenic effects. In addition, the text provides comprehensive and specific methodology for the application of these toxins in the research laboratory. This begins with the description of the method of extraction, biochemical and pharmacological characterization, and assessment of purity, and continues with methods for chemical modification, e.g. labelling, and eventually describes applications in pharmacological studies in vivo and/or in vitro. The length of this book has been kept reasonable by concentrating on animal toxins,...
Download The Animal Kingdom: A Very Short Introduction PDF/eBook
By:Peter Holland
Published on 2011-11-24 by Oxford University Press
ISBN 9780199593217
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Molecular biology has revolutionized our understanding of animals and their evolution. In this Very Short Introduction, Peter Holland provides an authoritative summary of the modern view of animal life, its origins, and the new classification resulting from DNA studies.
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By:Cary Wolfe
Published on 2003-01-01 by U of Minnesota Press
ISBN 9780816641055
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Those nonhuman beings called |animals| pose philosophical and ethical questions that go to the root not just of what we think but of who we are. Their presence asks: what happens when |the other| can no longer safely be assumed to be human? This collection offers a set of incitements and coordinates for exploring how these issues have been represented in contemporary culture and theory, from Jurassic Park and the |horse whisperer| Monty Roberts, to the work of artists such as Joseph Beuys and William Wegman; from foundational texts on the animal in the works of Heidegger and Freud, to the postmodern rethinking of ethics and animals in figures such as Singer, Deleuze, Lyotard, and Levinas; from the New York Times investigation of a North Carolina slaughterhouse, to the first appearance in any language of Jacques Derrida's recent detailed critique of Lacan's rendering of the human/animal divide.
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By:Donna Yarri
Published on 2005-08-18 by Oxford University Press
ISBN 9780198040156
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The ethical treatment of animals has become an issue of serious moral concern. Many people are challenging long-held assumptions about animals and raising questions about their status and treatment. What is the relationship between humans and animals? Do animals have moral standing? Do we have direct or indirect duties to animals? Does human benefit always outweigh animal suffering? The use of animals for experimentation raises all of these questions in a particularly insistent way. Donna Yarri gives an overview of the current state of the discussion, and presents an argument for significantly restricted animal experimentation. Pointing to the similarities between humans and animals, she argues that the actual differences are differences of degree rather than kind. Animal cognition and animal sentiency together are the basis for the claim that experimental animals do have rights. Examining arguments in the disciplines of ethology, philosophy, science, and theology, Yarri makes a case for placing substantial restrictions on animal experimentation. Grounding her examination in Christian theology, she formulates a more humane approach to animal experimentation. She concludes with a concrete burden-benefit analysis that can serve as the foundation for informed decision-making. The Ethics of Animal Experimentation serves as both a handbook of animal rights theory and a practical guide to navigating the complexities of animal experimentation. As animal experimentation features in an increasing number of scientific endeavors, it is an ethical issue that requires our immediate attention. Yarri's unique contribution forges a path toward an ethical practice of animal experimentation.
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By:Richard Spilsbury
Published on 2010-01-15 by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 9781615323449
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Explains how our animal classification system works and looks at how scientists use it to identify and group animal species, explores the variation between and within animal species and discusses how and why such variations have occurred.
