Animal-dependent veterinary staff: Too much of a good thing

04 May 2012 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Myrna Milani

Ideally, everyone working in a veterinary practice chooses to do so following an educational process and personal experiences that imbued them with a strong desire to work with animals and people, as …

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Recessionary communication — A final note

04 May 2012 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Myrna Milani

One goal of this column since its inception several years ago has been to bridge the gap between the scientific and technological orientation of veterinary education and the behavior and bond …

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The Animal Welfare Act: An overview

03 May 2012 | Government Documents

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) enforces the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) to protect certain animals from inhumane treatment and neglect. Congress passed the AWA in 1966 in response to public …

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1980 Nebraska Swine Report

24 May 2013 | Reports | Contributor(s): Roger W. Mandigo, Louise M. Dalton, Dennis G. Olson, Clayton L. Kelling, Roy Carlson, E.R. Peo Jr., T.J. Janssen, F. Caporaso, Donald G. Levis, Michael Brumm, David P. Shelton, D.M. Danielson, William Ahlschwede, Robert M. Timm, Bobby D. Moser, Elbert C. Dickey, Gerald Bodman, Austin Lewis

This 1980 Nebraska Swine Report was prepared by the staff in Animal Science and cooperating departments for use in the Extension and Teaching programs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Authors …

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2000 Nebraska Beef Cattle Report

03 Apr 2013 | Reports

Cow/Calf Age of Calf at Weaning of Spring-Calving Beef Cows and the Effect on Production Economics Supplementing Metabolizable Protein to Yearling Heifers Grazing Winter Range Refinement of the …

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A candidate gene association study of cryptorchidism and scrotal hernia using canine and porcine models

27 Mar 2013 | Theses | Contributor(s): Xia Zhao, Max Rothschild (adviser)

Cryptorchidism and scrotal hernia, both being sex-limited complex defects, are the most common congenital defects observed in humans, dogs and pigs. It is believed that these two defects are …

http://habricentral.org/resources/2118

A community-based social networking intervention to increase walking in dog owners

19 Feb 2013 | Posters | Contributor(s): Deirdra Murphy, Cynthia Ferrara, Jessica Oleski, Emily Panza, Laura Bowen, Brianne Bozella, Kimberly Gada, Clara Savage, Stephanie C. Lemon, Kristin L. Schneider

Roughly 40% of U.S. households own a dog and while dog ownership is associated with greater engagement in physical activity, up to 60% of dog owners do not achieve the recommended 150 minutes of …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1793

A critical review of research on the human/companion animal relationship 1988 to 1993

17 Dec 2012 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Beth Ellen Barba

Fifty-two research reports from the human/companion animal relationship literature published from 1988 to 1993 were reviewed using a shortened farm of the Selby Research, Assessment Form II (RAF) …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1282

A critical review of research on the human/companion animal relationship: 1988 to 1993

23 Jan 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Beth E. Barba

Fifty-two research reports from the human/companion animal relationship literature published from 1988 to 1993 were reviewed using a shortened farm of the Selby Research, Assessment Form II (RAF) …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1595

A description of the movement of the canine pelvic limb in three dimensions using an inverse dynamics method, and a comparison of two techniques to surgically repair a cranial cruciate ligament deficient stifle

01 May 2013 | Theses | Contributor(s): Jason Headrick, Darryl Millis

The purposes of the dissertation were: 1) to describe three-dimensional (3D) motion of the canine pelvic limb using an inverse dynamics method, and 2) to compare these motion patterns between normal, …

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A natural history study of Bufo a. americanus, the eastern American toad, and the phenology of spring breeders in southwest West Virginia

18 Apr 2013 | Theses | Contributor(s): Tomi Maria Bergstrom

Natural history traits have not been thoroughly collected and analyzed on the ―common hoptoad, Bufo a. americanus (eastern American toad) in West Virginia. Updating natural history information is …

http://habricentral.org/resources/2300

A new approach for managing Bovine Tuberculosis: veterinary services' proposed action plan

21 Feb 2013 | Government Documents

Bovine tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease with animal health, public health, and international trade consequences. The cooperative Federal-State-industry effort to eradicate bovine TB from cattle …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1860

A novel strategy for pocket gopher control

28 Mar 2013 | Conference Proceedings | Contributor(s): Michael E.R. Godfrey

Current techniques for the control of pocket gophers use traps, fumigants or toxic baits. Trapping and fumigation are labor intensive and seldom effective in giving more than short-term relief. Toxic …

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