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May 27, 2009

 

Here are your latest research spotlights from HumaneSpot.org, the world's only research-based website designed exclusively for animal advocates. On behalf of everyone at HRC, thanks for using our research in your work for animals.

 

 

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What are Zoos for?

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 5/27/2009;

Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

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A brief overview of the zoo, particularly as a form of family entertainment, is presented in this article. Included is a discussion of the purpose of a zoo.

by Financial Times

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3269

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cow Calf: To Castrate or Not Castrate??

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 5/26/2009;

Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

A survey of Oklahoma farmed animal markets suggest that bull calves are less expensive than steers of similar weight; however other studies suggest that the lower cost per pound of bulls is outweighed by the additional cost of "decreased performance and increased sickness."

by Oklahoma State University Extension Cattle Reproduction Specialist

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Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3270

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sainsbury's Pet Insurance Research Reveals Missing Animal Trends

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 5/25/2009;

Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

Research sponsored by Sainsbury's on pet insurance explores the incidents of lost companion animals and the methods that owners use to search. About 12% of cats and 4% of dogs were reported missing over the last five years; 55% never returned home. The method most frequent search method employed is a personal search of the neighborhood.

by Sainsbury's

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3263

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diagnostic Accuracy of Canine Scent Detection in Early- and Late-Stage Lung and Breast Cancer

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 5/24/2009;

Original Item from 2006

 

 

 

 

Subsequent to scent training, dogs were able to accurately detect lung and breast cancer in previously diagnosed patients versus a control group in experiments. This research demonstrates the potential for diagnosing breast and lung cancer by identifying chemical compounds.

by Pine Street Foundation, Polish Academy of Sciences, University of California at Berkely, EZ Train

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3259

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colorado Vets Polled on Unwanted Horse, Euthanasia Issues

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 5/23/2009;

Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

This survey of Colorado veterinarians was conducted to measure the magnitude of the unwanted horse problem and to identify the various options currently used to address the issue; 79% of surveyed equine veterinarians had euthanized a horse in the last year.

by JRAM Enterprises, Unwanted Horse Coalition, Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, Animal Assistance Foundation

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3262

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Award-Winning Nonprofit Taglines

 

 

New Blog Entry, HRC-Authored, Entered on 5/22/2009

 

 

 

 

Last year, the nonprofit marketing consultancy Getting Attention selected the annual winners of the Nonprofit Tagline Awards. One thing that stands out

when reading the twelve winning taglines, chosen by votes from more than 3,000 nonprofit professionals, is that all of them focus on appealing to a specific target audience. If your communications are not based on solid research about your target audience, then figuring out what appeals to that audience should be your first step. Effective communications must be audience-specific.

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3267

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evaluation of Dog Owners Perceptions Concerning Radiation Therapy

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 5/21/2009;

Original Item from 2006

 

 

 

 

Radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer in small animals has been available in Sweden since 2006. This survey of 23 pet dog owners whose dogs had undergone treatment found that from the owner's perspective, the benefit of radiation therapy outweighed the nuisance for the dog.

by Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2009

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3258

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Americans Support a Parrot's Right to Flight, National Poll Highlights Attitudes About Birds in Captivity

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 5/20/2009;

Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

A recent poll sponsored by Born Free USA found that many people recognize that parrots bred in captivity retain their wild instincts, including the desire to fly; 47% do not approve of the way parrots are kept in cages or that they are prohibited from flying.

by Born Free USA

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3257

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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