Sentences with phrase «problems with animal welfare»

«However, opinions differ about whether ESCAS is merely a good first step or has substantially resolved the problems with animal welfare, with the focus now being on continuous improvement and refinement.»

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It also said 37 of those incidents related to issues where there was no direct animal welfare impact «but instead were problems with control, traceability or auditing arrangements».
In New Westminster's proclamation, explaining the decision to adopt a Meatless Monday, mayor Jonathan Coté wrote: «Overconsumption of meat, dairy and eggs is associated with many major environmental problems, including climate change, worsened human health outcomes and animal welfare concerns.»
Numerous scientists and other experts [PDF] have spoken clearly about the animal welfare problems with battery cages.
The researchers hope the study will lead to a better understanding of how skilled livestock are in their aptitude to solve problems and interact with humans based on their cognitive abilities — and to an improvement in animal welfare in general.
Many animal welfare groups take issue with the over-breeding of pedigree dogs to meet arbitrary physical standards and at the expense of health problems and physical ailments, but none with quite the zeal of PETA.
Lucky Tails rescue dogs from the island of Sardinia where there is minimal animal welfare and a serious problem with stray dogs.
This first European Conference, organised by DG SANCO of the European Commission, the Lithuanian Presidency, with the support of Eurogroup for Animals, the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and VIER PFOTEN International, aims to stimulate discussion on problems related with lucrative trade of cats and dogs and promote exchange of views and practical considerations related with companion animal welfare.
Currently a Biological Scientist with the Shelter Medicine Program at UF, Sylvia performs disease testing for animal shelters, works closely with veterinary student and graduate student researchers to solve problems affecting animal health and welfare, and was honored with a Staff Appreciation Award from Student Chapter of the AVMA.
Municipal policy makers are public officials who are responsible for the policies that direct the animal welfare efforts in communities.They may be searching for, or are being asked to identify alternatives for dealing with the problem of community cats.
While groups like the SPCA «can try to address the animal welfare problem through education and advice», mental health professionals will be needed to assess extreme cases and work with all parties to improve the situation, she said.
Originally a society created to deal with the problem of stray dogs overwhelming the Eastport section of Annapolis, the AACSPCA has grown through the years to become the modern animal welfare organization of today.
Young - Williams Animal Center, with funding support from PetSmart Charities, the largest funder of animal welfare efforts in North America, is addressing the problem by introducing the «Cherish Your Chihuahua» spay / neuter camAnimal Center, with funding support from PetSmart Charities, the largest funder of animal welfare efforts in North America, is addressing the problem by introducing the «Cherish Your Chihuahua» spay / neuter camanimal welfare efforts in North America, is addressing the problem by introducing the «Cherish Your Chihuahua» spay / neuter campaign.
We can't stop everyone from feeding «strays» or allowing their cats to run loose, but the actions of the welfare / rescue groups sends the message that supporting groups of feral animalswith the attendant problems they cause — is a good thing.
• SPANA also carries out a community training programme, working with animal owners in developing countries to address the root causes of welfare problems.
Every clinical animal behaviourist, veterinarian and humane society I speak with is deeply perturbed by this statistic, not just because of the significant welfare issue that it symbolizes, but also because many behavioural problems are in fact quite manageable, and even preventable.
If you are working in animal welfare, it's easy to think that the challenges faced by your community or your organization are unique — that you have to contend with problems, stakeholders, and circumstances other communities don't.
As a diplomat or board - certified specialist, she works with individual pet owners, veterinarians, veterinary technicians and staff, trainers, and animal - care facilities to manage behavior problems and improve animal welfare.
Instead of helping consumers or solving animal welfare problems, it creates a government - mandated monopoly making stray and unwanted dogs, and unregulated rescues and shelters the only retail source for dogs and puts legally operating pet shops with dogs from regulated breeders out of business.
As she became more familiar and more involved with animal welfare, Deborah became acutely aware of the lack of planning, collaboration and use of systematic approaches, which were successfully used in other areas of her profession, to solve and address problems and issues in animal welfare.
Improving animal wellbeing and solving animal welfare problems such as homeless animals must be addressed at the place where animals first interact with people, by the development of targeted programs in their cities, counties and states of origin.»
Veterinarians and horse rescues help the Havasu Falls tribe and its animals; animal welfare groups and human service agencies work together; memorandums of understanding prove imperative to partnerships; New Hampshire animal advocates chalk up a legislative victory for cats with chronic diseases; actress Adrienne C. Moore talks the human - animal bond; ways to alleviate the emotional turmoil when a dog has serious behavioral or emotional issues; how to identify cats» dental problems; and more.
If you or your organization have goods or services to donate, DCAP can help you play a pivotal role in solving the city's most challenging animal welfare problems by enabling you to make in - kind donations with ease and confidence, knowing your donations will be used by credible, fully - vetted charities — and be used effectively.
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