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November 5, 2008

 

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Worldwatch Paper #171 - Happier Meals: Rethinking the Global Meat Industry

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 11/4/2008; Original Item from 2005

 

 

 

 

In "Happier Meals: Rethinking the Global Meat Industry," Worldwatch Institute researcher Danielle Nierenberg documents the harmful effects of factory farming in both industrialized and developing countries and explains the range of consequences for the environment, human health, and local communities.

by Worldwatch Institute

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3040

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Captive Audience: the Educative Influence of Zoos on their Visitors in India

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 11/2/2008; Original Item from 2008

 

 

 

 

This study of visitors to three zoos in India found that nearly two-thirds of survey respondents (64%) believe that zoos could "definitely" help protect wild animals. Zoo visitors seem to be more knowledgeable than the general public, based on a series of questions relating specifically to lion-tailed macaques.

by University of Edinburgh, Indian Institute of Science Campus

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3033

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Estimation of the Value the Public Places on Regulations to Improve Broiler Welfare

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 11/1/2008; Original Item from 2007

 

 

 

 

Higher standards of animal welfare can provide positive benefits to producers and consumers, but producers by themselves are unlikely to maximize either animal or social welfare. Consequently, government involvement is warranted to ensure that the interests of consumers who care about animal welfare are considered. This paper analyzes the economic benefits of improving the welfare of "broiler" chickens.

by Universities Federation for Animal Welfare

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3031

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Survey of Attitudes of Turkish Veterinary Students and Educators About Animal Use in Research

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 10/30/2008; Original Item from 2004

 

 

 

 

This study of Turkish veterinary students and educators found that both groups face a dilemma regarding issues surrounding animal experimentation, including the accuracy and moral implications of using alternatives. The authors conclude that the academic curriculum should be supported with related courses to eliminate the negative results of that dilemma.

by Firat University, Selcuk University, Istanbul University, Erciyes University

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3029