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Students, veterinarians address animal welfare scenarios during annual contest

AVMA News

The 23rd annual AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest, or AWJAC, took place November 17-19 at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Participants completed in-person assessments of the welfare of animals in a variety of scenarios, including laboratory rats, farmed bison, cage-free laying hens, and tortoises in a zoo.

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Green Bay Turns to Hawks to Stop Rats

10,000 Birds

Green Bay, Wisconsin, will put up nesting platforms and boxes in an attempt to lure birds of prey. The nesting program isn’t to benefit the birds but to try to contain a serious rodent problem. How cool is that?

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The Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Wish List

10,000 Birds

Just for one day, not to be pooped or puked on and to not find rat guts hanging off my clothes,” wrote Susan in Michigan. “I’d wish for rehabber-appreciative regulators who don’t think adding paperwork equals adding security,” wrote Louise in Oregon. A hot tub for my sore muscles,” wrote Sigrid in Colorado. “A Just Desserts. “I’d

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