This second volume of papers dealing with scientific and ethical aspects of animal welfare covers a variety of topics and areas of inves­ tigation. It will be of particular interest to those readers seeking more insight into such subjects as farm animal welfare and humane husbandry systems; animal experimentation, especially in the field of psychology; and pain in animals, notably its recognition and alleviation. Several of our selections deal with very specific subjects that are germane to animal welfare: the use of T-61 for euthanizing cats and dogs, a new humane method of stunning for livestock and poultry, an innovative alternative to killing animals for rabies diagnosis, alterna­ tives to aversive procedures in teaching experimental psychology, and the need for improved theoretical modeling in animal experimentation and research design. Following the precedent set in the first volume of Advances in Animal Welfare Science, we have included several papers dealing with people's attitudes toward animals. These papers range from a consider­ ation of cultural influences and veterinary ethics to an examination of anthropomorphism, to a discussion of the linkage between the environ­ mental politics and perceptions of the Green Movement and animal welfare and rights. We wish to express our gratitude to the Manuscript Review Commit­ tee for the excellent work they have done and to the twenty contributors to this volume which we believe will do much to advance the science of animal welfare, and the well-being of animals under man's dominion.

Papers focus primarily upon the behavioral traits and environmental adaptation of wild dog species throughout the earth

In a critical, in-depth look at science's most controversial frontier, the author investigates the influx of bioengineered foods and discusses how a new world order based on genetic-engineering biotechnology will affect the course of life on Earth.

Considers the work of Randy Grim, the founder of the Stray Rescue of St. Louis who is considered one of the nation's leading dog rescuers, describing his efforts to address a growing national health problem of feral dogs and his dedication to rescuing and rehabilitating them. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

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Considers the work of Randy Grim, the founder of the Stray Rescue of St. Louis who is considered one of the nation's leading dog rescuers, describing his efforts to address a growing national health problem of feral dogs and his dedication to rescuing and rehabilitating them. 10,000 first printing.

A veterinarian offers a devastating indictment of the diverse ways in which the veterinary community and other animal industries exploit animals in America

Product Description: Enlarges the meaning and scope of inquiry into our values, relationships, and treatment of animals, the environment, and each other.Bringing Life to Ethics continues in the tradition of Michael W. Fox’s lifelong inquiry into values, social and personal relationships, and the treatment of animals, the environment, and each other...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Discusses the biological, economic, and moral ramifications of 'genetic imperialism' (view table of contents)

Product Description: In this text the principles and phenomena of animal behaviour are reviewed, and the application of ethology to animal care and veterinary practice is explored. Ethology provides a scientific basis for developing bioethical criteria for improving our treatment of animals and the natural world...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: A passionate plea for a revolution in agriculture, animal rights, and consumer choicesThis book urges consumers to reassess the business of agriculture, and how a different path must be taken to restore well-being to consumers, farmers, farm animals, and the environment...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

A council of animals convenes every millennium to discuss how animals are being treated by the humans and to search for ways to help the humans stop destroying the animals, themselves, and the planet. Tour. IP.

Discusses canine behavior, offers advice on training, feeding and health care, and identifies the advantages of pet ownership

Presents short statements accompanied by humorous drawings to explore the proper treatment of cats and the distinctive personality of the cat

Product Description: Veterinarian Dr. Michael Fox examines religion's attitude, especially Christianity, toward the treatment of animals and nature. Fox argues that the world's ecological salvation lies in embracing panentheism, the seed idea within the mystical tradition of all major religions, a philosophy which, unlike pantheism, states that it is not God that inhabits the world, but the world that inhabits God...read more

Product Description: Details the flaws in the system of agriculture that has evolved in the past 20 years, and suggests ways for consumers and agribusiness to avert disaster. Critiques modern methods of monocrop farming, factory farming, and livestock farming, looking at their negative health and economic effects...read more

Explores the relationship between humans and animals with individual stories of animals as guides and healers, and discusses the need for humans to renew their emotional and spiritual connection to animals

Examines the role of technology in developing disease-resistant crops and bioengineered livestock

Product Description: A rich portrait of the life and behavior of the wolf, and a moving meditation on man's kinship with the natural world. Black & white photographs.

A veterinarian and psychology professor answers questions about cat behavior and pet care

Discusses the personality development and behavior of canines, explaining problems encountered in raising and training these animals

Product Description: Animals Have Rights

Discusses human relationships with domestic cats, discussing the cat's reasoning abilities, their psychic talents, human-cat communication, training techniques, and the basics of caring for a cat