Sentences with phrase «impact on animal health»

In honor of his work in making a positive impact on animal health and the veterinary profession, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recognized AAHA past president Link Welborn, DVM, DABVP, with the 2013 AVMA President's Award.

The research could therefore have a positive impact on animal health and — since these species are valuable in the hunting and meat products industries — local economies.

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The US Food and Drug Administration issued a «preliminary finding» that the genetically modified insects, produced by Oxitec at its labs in Oxford, England, and shipped as eggs to Florida, would have essentially «no significant impact» on human health, animal health, or the ecosystem.

The main experiments used to conduct this research are the Farming Systems Trial (FST)- the oldest continuous trial in the US that compares organic and conventional farming systems, the new Vegetable Systems Trial (VST)- comparing the impacts organic and conventional farming practices on nutrient density in vegetables and linkages to soil health, and Integrated Crop - Livestock Systems using annual and perennial crops along with cattle or hogs for soil, plant, and animal health.

This lead Deya to Beyond Meat, a company focused on improving human health, positively impacting climate change, conserving natural resources and respecting animal welfare through the innovation of plant based meat products.

«We're doing a lot to understand the components of fishes, like omega - 3 fatty acid, and their impact on human, environmental and animal health.

More and more people are questioning the ethical, health and evironmental impact of animal products and are either cutting them out or cutting down on their consumption.

Living vegan is a direct action that has an immediate, real - world impact on animals, the planet, and maybe your health.

The comprehensive report «Less is more: Reducing meat and dairy for a healthier life and planet» advocates decreasing global production and consumption of animal products in order to reduce the negative impacts on health and the environment.

Many consumers are concerned about animal welfare, health, and the impact dairy has on the environment, which is why the demand for plant - based milk has become so high recently.

The «Flexitarian» Effect: The rise of part - time vegetarians, who have reduced their meat consumption because of health, sustainability and animal welfare concerns, is having a major impact on new product activity.

Scientists haven't been able to adequately study GMOs impact on human, animal and environmental health.

I will help spare animals from factory farms and slaughter, reduce my impact on the environment, and improve my health by taking a holiday from meat and enjoying delicious vegetarian foods every Monday.

What we choose to put on our forks and spoons daily has one of the greatest impacts on our health, the lives of animals, the planet and our wallet!

Our research advances our knowledge of the impact of management practices on microbial communities and adds to a growing understanding of their importance for animal and environmental health.

The Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE) must be satisfied by the plant's impact on human health, animal health and the environment.

Disease in wild animals can have a greater impact on the health of others than on the infected animals themselves, a study suggests.

«My focus was on human parasites, but through my training I became more interested in parasites that infect animals because those parasites can have a tremendous impact on humans in terms of their livelihoods being dependent on the health of their animals,» Zajac says.

Chief Scientific Officer at Avacta Animal Health, Kevin Slater, said: «The collaboration we have with the University of Leicester's Department of Mathematics is having a dramatic impact on the types of new tests that we can offer to vets and their owners.

The cacophony produced by the airguns is likely to disrupt the whales» vital behavior, with the resulting stress causing negative impacts on the health of individual animals.

Bill Muir, an animal genetics researcher at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, cautions that studies should be done to see whether there's any long - term impact on the mice's health, but says, «my guess is that omega - 3's are good for us, [so] they're probably good for the mice.»

«People choose organic milk and meat for three main reasons: improved animal welfare, the positive impacts of organic farming on the environment, and the perceived health benefits.

The impact on the human food supply is also unclear, says H. Scott Hurd, an animal food safety expert with the World Health Organization and the University of Iowa, Ames.

It is not just about avoiding certain pesticides and artificial fertilisers, there are also requirements on animal care, health, social responsibility and climate impact.

Ultimately, to have an impact on human and animal health, the results obtained by in vitro studies need to be verified in a whole organism.

«Drug discovery is inherently risky, but the role of academics and start - ups is to provide game - changing discoveries that are the result of prolonged investigations in basic science, and can ultimately have a significant impact on human and animal health.»

It is also ranked among the «100 of the worst» invasive animal and plant species in Central Europe that are thought to have a significant negative impact on biodiversity, economy and health.

They also can have severe health impacts on people and animals, and prove deadly if consumed in high amounts.

We also share the concerns of people who care deeply about the impact of these chemicals on lab animals, companion animals and wildlife, and the health of the planet for future generations.

Using a range of cutting edge techniques, his Group investigates the impacts of environmental cues (light, odors, sound and electrical fields) on biodiversity, sustainability and health in a large diversity of aquatic animals.

Most of the «Atkins diet» followers now claim that dietary cholesterol and animal fats from eggs or meat only raise pattern - B type of «fluffy» LDL cholesterol so their impact on our heart health are insignificant.

Some specifically turn to a plant - based diet to improve their health and well - being and eventually adopt the lifestyle because of the numerous negative impacts of animal agriculture on animals and the planet.

Studies show that intermittent fasting in both laboratory animals and people has profoundly positive long - term impacts on health.

Organizations such as The Environmental Working Group and Institute for Responsible Technology are leading the way with research that shows the serious health impacts on the body from the impact of genetically modified (GM) foods There are now multiple animal studies that link GMO's with damage to the GUT, with immune disregulation, inflammation, and an increase in allergies or factors that trigger autoimmune disease.

Potatoes and potato components have been shown to have favorable impacts on several measures of cardiometabolic health in animals and humans, including lowering blood pressure, improving lipid profiles, and decreasing markers of inflammation.

Based on animal studies and the role vitamin K2 has in bone metabolism, it is reasonable to assume that it impacts dental health too.

It's sad that the long term effects on animal lives, on human health, and environmental sustainability makes other people's food choices impact me whether or not I consume animal products.

While Weiss» quickly mastered the learning curve with the right education and collaborators, convincing pet specialty retailers of the impact that natural solutions could have on animal health and their bottom line turned out to be far more difficult.

There has not been substantial research on the impact that cashews have on hamster health, but even so, studies performed on other animals have found that cashews may protect against high blood pressure and high cholesterol, which can contribute to heart disease.

There are many tick - borne diseases which can have a devastating impact on pets, livestock and humans and it is hoped that this research will remind pet owners of their duty towards their animals» health and welfare.

Due to the various health concerns, ethical reasons, and the severe impact today's animal agriculture has on the environment; veganism is on the rise in our society.

Dr. John Madigan, professor in the Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, is being recognized by the UC Davis Cal Aggie Alumni Association with the Distinguished Achievement Award for his profound impact on the advancement of equine health and animal welfare worldwide.

It's no secret that pets make us happier and now a growing body of scientific evidence is revealing that pet ownership (or even just petting an animal for an extended period of time) has a significant impact on physical and mental health.

By fostering connections and collaboration throughout the pet industry, animal care and animal welfare organizations, the CATalyst Council seeks to make a tangible and positive impact on the health and wellbeing of our feline family members.

There really hasn't been any research on the impact of bananas on hamsters» overall health, but we can probably extrapolate from studies performed on humans and other animals.

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), a non-profit organization dedicated to gathering, funding and sharing research on positive health impacts of companion animals, further supports the healing power of pets.

Trish Savannahs, a local breeder, called on commissioners to do more research to see whether such ordinances have any impact on the health and welfare of animals.

The goal of the three - part study is to produce groundbreaking evidence - based research documenting the «pet effect» — the impact of the human - animal bond on mental health and well - being.

3) Another research paper on the health impact of spay / neuter — the book of research on the health impacts of spay / neuter (particularly early spay / neuter) continues to grow and I think every single person involved in animal welfare needs to read this study — because it's going to dramatically impact how we operate in the years to come.

Includes information on animal parasites that can impact human health.