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This publication is a comprehensive bibliography documenting US Department of Agriculture funded research into various aspects of induced molting in laying hens and world literature on induced molting of laying hens. Topics covered include salmonella, poultry welfare, management strategies for inducing a molt, economics of molting, and physiological consequences of induced molting. Numerous websites with full-text animal welfare guidelines from industry, scientific articles from poultry researchers, and position papers from professional societies are included.
Molting --- Hens --- Animal welfare --- Eggs --- Veterinary drugs --- Physiology --- Nutrition --- Production --- Animal physiology
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This document is a compilation of science-based literature on the taxonomy, ecology, general characteristics, biology, physiology, reproduction, breeding, behavior, diseases, captive care and conservation efforts of the giant panda, Ailuropoda melanoleuca. The time period covered is 1993 to 2004.
Giant panda --- Captive wild animals --- Ecology --- Diseases --- Breeding --- Reproduction --- Conservation
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The focus of this publication is on information related to tubercular diseases of animals caused by the bacterial genus Mycobacterium. Livestock diseases are mostly caused by Mycobacterium bovis and the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. Many species of animals are included: large ruminants, wildlife, wild animals as disease reservoirs, deer, elephants, birds, fish, etc. Topics are varied and include clinical aspects of the disease, the disease process, disease prevention and control, vaccines, immunology, bacterial genetics, zoonotic aspects etc.
Tuberculosis in animals --- Mycobacterium --- Mycobacterium avium --- Mycobacterium bovis --- Tuberculosis in poultry --- Zoonoses
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Livestock --- Poultry --- Transportation --- Handling --- Behavior
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This information resource contains the following sections: an introduction about tigers--Panthera tigris including the still living and recently extinct subspecies of the species, a bibliography of scientific articles (1992-2005), and some websites that may be of interest to the reader. Tigers in the wild and in captive situations are included. The general topics covered in the document include: taxonomy, biogeography, conservation, population studies, tiger reserves, genetics and genetic diversity, the role of tigers in human cultures and religions, trade in tiger skins and body parts, tissue identification, protective laws, physiology, anatomy, reproduction, diseases, abnormality, and veterinary care.
Tiger --- Ecology --- Conservation
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Pain in animals --- Veterinary anesthesia --- Animal welfare
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Paratuberculosis --- Mycobacterium avium --- Ruminants --- Diseases
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In recent years a number of issues regarding the care and welfare of dairy cattle have been examined. The following document explores current issues regarding the social and physical environment of dairy cattle. Modern management practices such as the use of bovine somatotrophin (BST) to increase milk production, tail docking, and the use of new milking technologies are reviewed as well. An extensive bibliography covering the behavior, breeding, feeding, health, housing, and husbandry is included. This publication is intended for use by animal scientists, veterinarians, extension agents, and others with an interest in dairy cattle production.
Dairy cattle --- Dairy barns --- Milking --- Dairy cattle breeds --- Animal welfare --- Feeding and feeds --- Diseases