Lions, leopards and muskoxen: A (very) lighthearted look at the ups, downs, ins and outs of a postdoctoral career through the eyes of two zoologists

27 Mar 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Matt W. Hayward, Adam J. Munn

This paper arose out of a seminar series for the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales' 2006 student forum and workshop, "From the Horse's Mouth: Career Insights from Working Zoologists".The …

http://habricentral.org/resources/2139

Animal Science Newsletter, Summer 1984

20 Feb 2013 | Pamphlets

Contents: Animal Science Complex Receives Legislative Funding Coming Events Raun Receives Honorary Doctor of Science Award Ya’ll Come to the Beef Barn Ball Burson to Join Animal Science …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1824

Working the companion animal in the context of new interpersonal relationships

29 Jan 2013 | Presentations | Contributor(s): Steven Remic

The National People and Pets Survey (Australian Companion Animal Council, 2010) ◦ 63.3% of Australian households owned a pet ◦ 92% of respondents felt “very close” to their pet ◦ 86% of …

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Living with companion animals, physical activity and mortality in a U.S. national cohort

16 Jan 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Richard F. Gillum, Thomas O. Obisesan

Living with a canine companion is postulated to increase physical activity. We test the hypotheses that adults living with a canine companion have a higher level of physical activity and reduced …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1525

Problems related to the use of animals for therapeutic and care purposes. The document of the National Committee for Bioethics

18 Dec 2012 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Pasqualino Santori

The Italian Ministry of Health, in 2002, instructed the National Committee for Bioethics to carefully review and ultimately provide evidence for future legislative bills in various aspects. One such …

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The benefits and limitations of pet therapy for people with dementia

17 Dec 2012 | Theses | Contributor(s): Audrey Cowling, Susan McFadden (adviser)

Evidence of a human-animal bond goes back to the origins of man. More recently, therapy that utilizes animals has been implemented in long-term care facilities to aid in the well-being of people with …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1320

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

Studying the human-animal bond in a community setting: A Sharpe community scholars research project

17 Dec 2012 | Theses | Contributor(s): Kelly O' Toole

The bond between humans and animals has existed within human society and culture for millions of years (B.J. King, 2010). We have, in the past and present, depended on them for food, clothing, …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1250

Canines and childhood cancer: Examining the effects of therapy dogs with childhood cancer patients and their families

15 May 2012 | Reports | Contributor(s): Molly Jenkins, Ashleigh Ruehrdanz, Amy McCullough, John D Fluke

This document is a comprehensive review of the literature on childhood cancer epidemiology; pediatric oncology treatment; physical and psychosocial well-being impacts of childhood cancer for children …

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