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A review of the human–horse relationship
21 May 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Martine Hausberger, Hélène Rochea, Séverine Henrya, E. Kathalijne Visser
Despite a long history of human–horse relationship, horse-related incidents and accidents do occur amongst professional and non professional horse handlers. Recent studies show that their …
http://habricentral.org/resources/2339
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Pet Ownership and Cardiovascular Risk: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
13 May 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Glenn N. Levine, Karen Allen, Lynne T. Braun, Hayley E. Christian, Erika Friedmann, Kathryn A. Taubert, Sue Ann Thomas, Deborah L. Wells, Richard A. Lange
The purpose of this American Heart Association Scientific Statement is to critically assess the data regarding the influence of pet ownership on the presence and reduction of cardiovascular disease …
http://habricentral.org/resources/2337
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Overabundant deer: Better management through research
01 May 2013 | Conference Proceedings | Contributor(s): Dwayne R. Etter, Timothy R. Van Deelen, Daniel R. Ludwig, Karmen M. Hollis, James E. Chelsvig
Overabundance of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) continues to challenge wildlife professionals nationwide, especially in urban settings. Moreover, wildlife managers often lack general …
http://habricentral.org/resources/2334
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Observations on bats at Badlands National Park, South Dakota
01 May 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Michael A. Bogan, Jeffrey G. Osborne, Jennifer A. Clarke
During the summers of 1992 and 1993, we conducted a survey of bats at Badlands National Park, South Dakota. Using mist nets, we captured bats and recorded species, sex, age class, and reproductive …
http://habricentral.org/resources/2332
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Morphometry of growth in hatchling striped plateau lizards (Iguanidae: Sceloporus virgatus)
01 May 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Geoffrey R. Smith
I studied the ontogenetic development of body shape and the influence of food availability on the development of body shape in hatchling striped plateau lizards (Sceloporus uirgatus) over the first …
http://habricentral.org/resources/2329
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Monitoring and predicting traffic induced vertebrate mortality near wetlands
01 May 2013 | Reports | Contributor(s): J. Andrew DeWoody, Jamie M. Nogle, Melissa Hoover, Barny Dunning
Animal-vehicle collisions are undesirable to the general public, to drivers, to insurance providers, to biologists, and presumably to the animals themselves. However, traffic-induced mortality …
http://habricentral.org/resources/2326
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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, …
http://habricentral.org/resources/2323
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The ecology and behaviour of Varanus mertensi (Reptilia: Varanidae)
18 Apr 2013 | Theses | Contributor(s): Phillip James Mayes
This study examines numerous aspects of the ecology and behaviour of Merten’s Water Monitor, Varanus mertensi (Reptilia: Varanidae) including; daily behaviour, diet, foraging behaviour, …
http://habricentral.org/resources/2318
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Studies on the helminth fauna of Alaska. XXXVI. Parasites of the wolverine, Gulo gulo L., with observations on the biology of Taenia twitchelli
18 Apr 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Robert L. Rausch
Natural biotic relationships already had been severely disrupted in the United States by the time significant interest had developed in faunistic helminthology. Some mammalian species, particularly …
http://habricentral.org/resources/2315
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Neuromechanical control of locomotion in intact and incomplete spinal cord injured rats
18 Apr 2013 | Theses | Contributor(s): Anil Kumar Thota
Rodent models are being extensively used to investigate the effects of traumatic injury and to develop and assess the mechanisms of repair and regeneration. We present quantitative assessment of 2D …
http://habricentral.org/resources/2312
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Estimating deer abundance in suburban areas with infrared-triggered cameras
18 Apr 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Paul D. Curtis, Bazartseren Boldgiv, Peter M. Mattison, Jason R. Boulanger
Interactions between humans and white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) have become common, often resulting in management actions to mitigate negative impacts. Changes in population size are …
http://habricentral.org/resources/2309
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Genetic and dietary effects on chicken heterophil function and immune response to Salmonella enteritidis
18 Apr 2013 | Theses | Contributor(s): Sarah Beth Redmond, Susan J. Lamont (adviser)
The function of the chicken innate immune system against pathogens is affected by genetic background and immune modulating diet. Heterophils from broiler, Leghorn, and Fayoumi birds showed …
http://habricentral.org/resources/2306
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The effects of low protein during gestation on mouse pancreas development and beta cell regeneration
18 Apr 2013 | Theses | Contributor(s): Aaron Richard Cox, David Hill (adviser)
Effects of a low protein (LP) diet during gestation on the metabolism of rat offspring have been well characterized and leads to glucose intolerance in adulthood. It is unknown how LP impacts …
http://habricentral.org/resources/2303
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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
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An integrative analysis of reproduction and stress in free-living male cottonmouths, Agkistrodon piscivorus
18 Apr 2013 | Theses | Contributor(s): Sean Patrick Graham
I conducted an integrative field study on male cottonmouths (Agkistrodon piscivorus), a common pitviper of the southeastern United States, to investigate the evolution of contrasting mating patterns …
http://habricentral.org/resources/2297
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Long-Term Research on Wolves in the Superior National Forest
16 Apr 2013 | Book Sections | Contributor(s): L. David Mech
The seeds for the blossoming of the wolf (Canis lupus) population throughout the upper Midwest were embodied in a long line of wolves that had persisted in the central part of the Superior National …
http://habricentral.org/resources/2294
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Endangered Species Bulletin, December 2004
16 Apr 2013 | Reports
In this issue: 4 The Prairie Wetlands Learning Center 6 Reaching Out to “Save our Snakes” 8 Eider Journey 10 Slowing the Flow 12 Creative Partners, Creative Solutions 14 Teaching the …
http://habricentral.org/resources/2291
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Tennessee 4-H Horse Championships Handbook
16 Apr 2013 | Pamphlets
This handbook is to serve as a guide for conducting the Tennessee 4-H Horse Show, Public Speaking, Team and Individual Demonstration Contests and the State 4-H Horse Judging Contest. Extension …
http://habricentral.org/resources/2288
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The effect of exercise and diet on rat skeletal muscle phospholipid molecular species profile: an electrospray ionisation mass spectrometric analysis
16 Apr 2013 | Theses | Contributor(s): Todd W. Mitchell
Biological membranes separate cells from the external milieu and compartmentalise organelles within a cell, providing a specialised environment for many specific biochemical processes. They exist as …
http://habricentral.org/resources/2285
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The ecology of the peaks of otter salamander (Plethodon Hubrichti) in sympatry with the eastern red-backed salamander (Plethodon Cinereus)
16 Apr 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Norman Reichenbach, Andrew Kniowski
The Peaks of Otter Salamander, Plethodon hubrichti, is found along a 19 km length of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia, USA, often in sympatry with the Eastern Red-backed Salamander, P. cinereus. In …
http://habricentral.org/resources/2282
