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October 29, 2008

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Attitudes of Turkish Veterinarians Towards Animal Welfare

New Research Citation, Entered on 10/28/2008; Original Item from 2008

Research conducted among Turkish veterinarians showed that, in general, this group supports animal welfare concerns with the exception of statements regarding the "stunning of ruminants pre-slaughter," the "phasing out of battery cages for poultry," and the "not operating on animals for aesthetic purposes."

by Universities Federation for Animal Welfare

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3030

2008 Canadian Animal Protection Laws Rankings

New Research Citation, Entered on 10/27/2008; Original Item from 2008

The U.S.-based Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) highlights the considerable differences that exist among animal protection laws in Canada by ranking every province and territory on the relative strength and general comprehensiveness of its animal protection laws.

by Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF)

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3025

Lameness Tops Welfare Concerns

New Research Citation, Entered on 10/26/2008; Original Item from 2008

In pig farming, welfare concerns should be ranked on the basis of effect and "manipulability" (likeliness of being able to be implemented by farmers). Lameness may be one of the most important concerns, having a profound impact on reproductive performance and consequently economics.

by University of Minnesota

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3024

A Comparison of Attitudes Held by Wildlife Damage Managers and Animal Rights Activists

New Research Citation, Entered on 10/24/2008; Original Item from 1995

This analysis of Animal Rights Information Education Services (ARIES) and National Animal Damage Control Association (NADCA) members found that both groups differ greatly on background and interests, as well their attitudes about human uses of animals. This study finds that attempts to bring these groups together for discussion should recognize that there is little common ground between the two and proceed accordingly.

by Auburn University

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3022

A Common Bond: Maltreated Children and Animals in the Home

New Research Citation, Entered on 10/23/2008; Original Item from 2008

This publication offers guidelines for addressing domestic animal abuse and child abuse and discusses various efforts to assess and treat children and families. The guidebook serves as a resource for court personnel, child welfare professionals, and animal protection officers, taking the position that because animal abuse is a common indicator of domestic dysfunction, it should be addressed systematically.

by American Humane Association, American Bar Association, The Humane Society of the United States, ACTION for Child Protection

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3021

Let Piglets Keep Their Balls

New Research Citation, Entered on 10/22/2008; Original Item from 2008

Dutch supermarket chains, Aldi and Lidl announced that they will only sell meat from pigs which have not been castrated due campaigns by animal welfare groups. An estimated three million piglets are castrated each year in the Netherlands.

by Radio Netherlands

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3019