Sentences with phrase «on animal research issues»

Providing NABR members with information and consultation on state and local issues affecting their institutions, and facilitating dialogue between our members and their congressional delegations on animal research issues.

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Our research focuses on biologically - based mechanisms to reduce pest issues, soil erosion, fossil fuel use, and greenhouse gas emissions; increase nutrient and water use efficiencies; improve pollinator activity and food security; and apply a systems approach to soil, crop, animal, human and planetary health.

I know of one highly experienced research press officer, who had worked on controversial issues like human animal hybrids, GM crops, animal research, minimum alcohol pricing and climate change, who admitted: «Nothing had prepared me for the most polarising, knee - jerking subject of all: breastfeeding.»

Another highly emotive and controversial issue is animal experimentation, whether that involves testing cosmetics and household products on animals, or using animals in medical research.

Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research holds national conferences on issues relating to Institutional Review Boards, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees, and ethics education, among many other topics.

There are gender gaps on a number of science - related topics, including animal research, food safety, energy and space issues, even after controlling for political leanings and other factors.

«The most important [issue is] the removal of restrictions on the use of nonhuman primates and the ability to reuse animals,» said Simon Festing, chief executive of Understanding Animal Research, a British advocacy group promoting the need for humane animal resAnimal Research, a British advocacy group promoting the need for humane animal rResearch, a British advocacy group promoting the need for humane animal resanimal researchresearch.

The researchers examined respondents» deference to science on a scale of 0 - 10 when it came to 14 policy issues, including child vaccinations, stem cell research, global warming, child obesity and diet, AIDS prevention, birth control education, legalizing drug use, gun control, regulation of nuclear power, animal testing, and teaching evolution in schools.

This conference touched on a broad spectrum of topics encompassing scientific integrity, including gene therapy, guidelines for animal and human subject use, authorship, public health issues, and the involvement of minorities in research.

A number of scientific results suggest a biological basis for sexual orientation, but these results do not point to one simple biological or genetic explanation.2 Perhaps the best recent reviews of the scientific research relevant to this issue are found in a special issue of the journal Frontiers of Neuroendocrinology, the official journal of the International Neuroendocrine Federation and the American Neuroendocrine Society, that was published in April 2011.3 The papers in the special issue make clear that substantial evidence exists in animals for biological bases of sexual partner preference based on sex.

Journalists came along to hear the latest figures from two Home Office officials, along with responses from three leading experts who have a broad overview of animal research and gave their thoughts on the reasons behind any rise or fall in the statistics or issues raised in the report.

Probably by coincidence, writer - director Anderson, with the help of Roman Coppola, Jason Schwartzman, and Kunichi Nomura, employ themes of topical relevance today: government corruption, foreign influences on government, student protests, and issues related to animal research.

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That returns the focus of protest against animal research at UW - Madison to the resumption of maternal deprivation studies on baby monkeys ---- an issue that helped to spark the -LSB-...]

ACE pays close attention to new publications that have a bearing on animal welfare issues, and compiling an annotated research library to post on the website is a project that we've undertaken this year.

«Students are the future of the profession, and it's our hope that this scholarship will help support them on their journey whether it's going into food animal medicine, research and academia, private practice or another area of veterinary medicine,» said Vanessa Mariani, Director of Academic and Professional Affairs, Zoetis U.S. «We're constantly looking to evolve the program to ensure it reflects the current status of the profession and supports the key issues facing students and young professionals.»

Today, through its grant giving, hands - on animal care, research and education, Maddie's Fund is helping to achieve and sustain a no - kill nation by providing solutions to the most challenging issues facing the animal welfare community.

Humane Canada, also known as the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies, conducts vital companion animal research, publishing reports on key issues affecting companion animals.

Maddie's Fund is helping to achieve and sustain a no - kill nation by providing solutions to the most challenging issues facing the animal welfare community through its grant giving, hands - on animal care, and research and education.

Fortunately, national animal groups and research - focused organizations conduct studies and share results on important topics like the public's knowledge of companion animal issues, support for stricter laws and perceptions of spay / neuter and other issues.

Higgins, a certified Pet Partners therapy animal, getting some love Hosted by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and the Pet Leadership Council (PLC), Pet Night brought some much - needed levity to Capitol Hill on October 4th, while the issues were anything but animal, getting some love Hosted by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and the Pet Leadership Council (PLC), Pet Night brought some much - needed levity to Capitol Hill on October 4th, while the issues were anything but Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and the Pet Leadership Council (PLC), Pet Night brought some much - needed levity to Capitol Hill on October 4th, while the issues were anything but fluff.

Through our annual National Animal Welfare Conference, innovative programs and original, Canadian research, we keep humane societies and SPCAs up - to - date on emerging animal welfare issues, training and funding opportunities and best practices in animal sheltering, humane education, legislation and advAnimal Welfare Conference, innovative programs and original, Canadian research, we keep humane societies and SPCAs up - to - date on emerging animal welfare issues, training and funding opportunities and best practices in animal sheltering, humane education, legislation and advanimal welfare issues, training and funding opportunities and best practices in animal sheltering, humane education, legislation and advanimal sheltering, humane education, legislation and advocacy.

JULY 27, 2017 — BURLINGTON, ON — Canadian pet parents significantly underestimate the current pet homelessness issue facing North America, according to a new survey commissioned by PetSmart Charities of Canada, one of the nation's leading funders of animal welfare, and conducted by Wakefield Research.

Learn more about our policy and research work, as well as our position statements on key animal welfare issues.

We look forward to seeing more progress on this issue and seeing more animals be freed from research labs!

Her background includes program development and management with an emphasis on community outreach as well as research into issues related to proactive animal sheltering.

He has published research on feline water consumption preferences, wrote a book chapter on Intercat Aggression for the May 2014 issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, and is co-author of a book chapter on Pet Selection for Animal Assisted Therapy.

This diverse group of philanthropists works locally, regionally, nationally and internationally on issues involving companion animals, captive and free - ranging wildlife, farmed animals and animals used in research, among others.

Find the latest dog, cat and companion animal health scientific research and news from the editors of Petfood Industry magazine to help pet food manufacturers improve pet health through pet food ingredient, vitamin and mineral analysis as well as information focusing on pet diseases and palatability issues.

The department of agriculture would issue regulations to implement these standards which could vary depending on whether the facility is a licensee such as a research facility, a permittee like a commercial breeder or registrant such as an animal shelter.

It is incumbent upon scientists researching canine behavior and those with advanced degrees in animal behavior to take a firm, clear and unwavering stance on these issues.

To strengthen your own command of issues facing animals in your community, it is important to research the topics you are focusing on in your work.

Based on our participation in numerous national coalitions focused on animal / shelter overpopulation issues; our work in shelter medicine, shelter research and as a major animal welfare grant maker; and our 100 + years as a direct service provider in New York City as well as our more recent direct participation in intensive, collaborative efforts with more than 10 ASPCA partner communities across the United States, the ASPCA has determined that a number of indicators should be tracked to understand progress in decreasing the number of animals at risk.

We use studies funded by the Human - Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) and data gathered by the National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA), and issue surveys conducted by the Pet Leadership Council (PLC) and its members to demonstrate that we in the pet industry don't just care about animals, we care for them on a daily basis.

The MPN originated in 1994 when Dr. Jerry DePoyster, the USDA staff expert on issues involving the use of animals in research, decided it would be a good idea for the USDA to have such a site to help people find their lost and stolen animals.

After researching and writing the article on pet loss (September 1997 issue), we realized that for those persons who might be devastated by the loss of a pet or an assistance dog (for sight -, bearing -, or mobility - impaired persons), some form of insurance or buying service for financial relief may be a necessity Often there is great intrinsic value derived from extended training and depth of human / animal bonding.

Many agencies lie IFAW are famous in researching about these issues and making some international agreements based on the need of animals in the society.

Most research related to grazing management, and thus carbon sequestration potential, on rangelands cited by Briske et al. [1,2,3] has been short - term and has examined the issue from a reductionist viewpoint that ignores the critical influences of scale, and does not use adaptive multi-paddock grazing to achieve sound animal production, resource improvement, and socio - economic goals under constantly varying conditions on rangelands [4].

But we mainly focused on issues related to research labs where the animals are housed and studied, some of which I reported on in the 1990s.

Our research focuses on biologically - based mechanisms to reduce pest issues, soil erosion, fossil fuel use, and greenhouse gas emissions; increase nutrient and water use efficiencies; improve pollinator activity and food security; and apply a systems approach to soil, crop, animal, human and planetary health.

Augment the Renewable Energy Guidelines by, for instance, requiring wind energy developers to comply with more rigorous criteria including scientific research on setback allowances, noise, wind velocity, human health issues, property values, agricultural animal productivity and welfare, air traffic flight paths (commercial passenger and cargo plus light aircraft including air ambulance), environmental and ecological impact, health and safety issues for domestic animals, longterm adverse effect of cement pedestals on ground water, depletion of finite local aggregate supply and induced seismic activity on faults.