Stuff about the book….

29 Oct, 2009
Animal welfare issues researched in new book (Radio NZ)

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Ag industry defends itself over grisly chick video
Ag industry defends itself over grisly video of chicks, says farming isn’t a pretty business
“Emily Patterson-Kane, an animal welfare scientist with the American Veterinary Medical Association, said she worries that public revulsion to the grinding up of live chicks could force a shift to techniques that would be worse for the animals.”

Book Reviewers Wanted

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/JAAWSbookreviewers/

I am looking for individuals who would be available to review books for the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science. JAAWS is a peered reviewed academic journal that publishes articles and reports discussing methods of experimentation, husbandry, and care that enhance the welfare of animals in laboratories, farms, homes, and the wild.

Reviewers should have a strong background in a scientific discipline or profession, and a sound understanding of animal welfare. Members who are not directly invited should apply to join the group and leave a note outlining their relevant experience and/or qualifications. Members of animal related professions (e.g. laboratory technician, zookeeping, agriculture) are encouraged to join, as well as animal scientists and graduate students in animal science disciplines.

Books would be made available for selection by the reviewers, and books within the remit of the journal can be requested and may be provided at the discretion of the publisher. Reviews should be approximately 500-800 words in length and state a strong, expert opinion or perspective on the material covered in the book. The tone should be more like an editorial or commentary than a “book report”. Reviews are due within two months of the receipt of the book unless otherwise arranged. Reviews will be published in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science provided that they meet the approval of the editorial staff.

At the Delta Society

Book Almost Ready!

The cover art is done and releaseThe Sciences of Animal Welfare (UFAW Animal Welfare)“> is scheduled for September 22nd!

“The Sciences of Animal Welfare analyses the diverse, interconnecting subjects which constitute this fascinating multidisciplinary field, whilst also considering the limitations and benefits of those subjects to the development and future of Animal Welfare Science. This book examines past, present and future practices and thinking, including the wide-ranging interests within society that influence attitudes towards animals and conversely how animal welfare scientists may influence those attitudes.”

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Geese

The local geese seem to have amalgamated their parenting duties. For the last three days both pairs having been guarding the goslings en masse.

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Pros and cons of trimming dogs’ tails, ears debated as practice decreases
“It is not necessarily that they are horribly traumatic,” Emily Patterson-Kane, an animal welfare scientist with the American Veterinary Medical Association, said of the procedures. But there’s no proven medical reason to perform them, she said. “If you don’t know there’s a benefit, then don’t cut anything off of an animal.”