Animal Welfare
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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Expression of heat shock proteins in tissues from young pigs exposed to transport stress.

30 Aug 2009 The objective of the present study was to investigate the role of heat shock proteins (Hsps) as potential stress response marker in several organs of transported pigs. Constitutive (Hsp90, Hsp70 and Hsp27) and inducible (Hsp72 and Hsp86) Hsps ... Read more...

Imaging tumour-bearing animals using clinical scanners.

30 Aug 2009 PURPOSE: We investigated the capability of small animal imaging in clinical scanners for cancer research focusing on positron emission tomography (PET), computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). METHODS AND MATERIALS: We ... Read more...

The effect of feeder space allocation on productivity and physiology of Hy-Line W-36 hens housed in conventional cages.

30 Aug 2009 Insufficient feeder space for laying hens could increase competition at the feed trough, leading to disrupted feeding, inadequate nutrient intake, stress, and reduced productivity. The effects of feeder space allocation (FSA) on physiology and ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Animal Welfare'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• International Journal of Sports Medicine - ethical standards in sport and exercise science research. 4 Oct 2009
• Considerations for reducing the euthanasia procedure in toxicological studies of biopharmaceuticals using non-human primates. 29 Sep 2009
• Looking to the future of veterinary medicine. 29 Sep 2009
• Influential professionals inspiring younger generations. 29 Sep 2009
• Low-dose kaolin-induced feline hydrocephalus and feline ventriculostomy: an updated model. 29 Sep 2009
• Response and responsibility: An analysis of veterinary ethical conflicts. 29 Sep 2009
• A cure for euthanasia? 16 Sep 2009
• Uncovering the cause of a research problem. IACUC's responsibility. 30 Aug 2009
• Uncovering the cause of a research problem. A word from AAALAC International. 30 Aug 2009
• Uncovering the cause of a research problem. On institution's shoulders. 30 Aug 2009
• Re: Trick or treatment. 30 Aug 2009
• Re: Trick or treatment. 30 Aug 2009
• Expression of heat shock proteins in tissues from young pigs exposed to transport stress. 30 Aug 2009
• [Animal husbandry course according to the new law] 30 Aug 2009
• AVMA says: Pew Commission report is flawed, unscientific. 30 Aug 2009
• Imaging tumour-bearing animals using clinical scanners. 30 Aug 2009
• [Reaction to case report ethics] 30 Aug 2009
• [Taking your own profession seriously, that is the key. Interviewed by M.M. Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan] 30 Aug 2009
• The effect of feeder space allocation on productivity and physiology of Hy-Line W-36 hens housed in conventional cages. 30 Aug 2009
• Welfare of horses transported long distances in Europe. 27 Aug 2009

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Technical information about 'Animal Welfare'

Definition: The protection of animals in laboratories or other specific environments by promoting their health through better nutrition, housing, and care.

Descriptor UI: D000827

Alternative terms: Animal Welfare; Welfare, Animal; Animal Cruelty; Cruelty, Animal;

Related Mesh Headings: Animal Use Alternatives; Euthanasia, Animal;

Allowable Qualifiers: economics; ethics; history; legislation & jurisprudence; organization & administration; statistics & numerical data; standards; trends;

Tree Number: I01.880.604.100;

History Note: 1986