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Sri Lanka Attempts to Establish Animal Research Guidelines

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Last Monday (January 18, 2010), this country reached a milestone with regard to animal research when a booklet on the ‘Guidelines for Ethics Review of Research Proposals Involving Animals in Sri Lanka’, was launched at a simple ceremony held at the Colombo Medical Faculty presided over by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Prof.

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Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of April 2020?

10,000 Birds

” While I wouldn’t recommend getting all your medical advice from the American Birding Association, you can and should follow the ABA Guidelines on Birding and Social Distancing , even if you live in a country that has been far more responsible in efforts to flatten the curve.

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Purina Waggin’ Train Treats Giveaway

4 The Love Of Animals

Each package has feeding guidelines that are based on a maximum of 10 percent of the daily calorie needs for an average dog. This giveaway is open to those in the USA only. a Rafflecopter giveaway. Please remember, these are treats and should be fed as such. They are not a replacement for a balanced diet that includes dog food.

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Bullfighting to Appear on Spanish TV Again

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In 2006, guidelines prohibited the showing of live bullfights because the "violent images" were unsuitable to be broadcast between 6 and 8 pm, during hours when children were most likely to be watching.

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Petition to Urge Japanese Government to Require Registration of Zoo Animal Handlers

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JAZA does not have the resources necessary to properly monitor their member institutions and they do not have the authority to ensure member compliance with their own guidelines and standards.

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Another Reason Conservatives are Bad for Birds

10,000 Birds

A special squad of 15 auditors has so far targeted some 52 charities, many of them critical of Conservative government policies.

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Air Canada To Stop Shipping Lab Primates

Critter News

Airlines in Canada must obtain approval from the CTA to revise their shipping guidelines. Unfortunately, the CTA is requiring Air Canada to continue shipping primates to laboratories while it considers the issue. "We

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Canadian Council Says Mouse Pain Study Was Ethical

Critter News

In our reading of the national guidelines, this came very close to a violation. But he said in the case, the pain was necessary and scientifically justified.However, Leslie Norins, the publisher of the newsletter that led to the council's investigation, questioned Mogil's research methods.

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On the Road Again

10,000 Birds

I stayed there as it became increasingly clear that the government guidelines were being honored much more in the breach than in the observance. I stayed home when it became clear that no fines or punishments were being applied.

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Vick Back Home

Critter News

Vick’s construction job is part of his probation, and he was to find out more about the restrictions he faces in home confinement from the probation officers, though it was not clear if those guideline were laid out Thursday. Expect the Great Vick Image Rehabilitation Campaign in the coming weeks and months.

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Pet First Aid – What to Do in an Emergency

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While no one can be prepared for all emergencies, there are some simple guidelines you should follow and things to look for if your pet seems ill or is involved in an accident. To supplement these basic VCA CPR guidelines, many local American Red Cross chapters offer hands-on training in pet first aid procedures.

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Costa Rica Opens! What About the Birding?

10,000 Birds

But don’t take my word for it, check out the CDC guidelines. I would be more worried about airports but risk there can be lowered by wearing a mask and being careful about hand washing and social distancing. Once in Costa Rica, most places (at least the ones I have seen) are following strict protocols set up by the health ministry.

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The benefits of good puppy food

4 The Love Of Animals

The feeding guidelines printed on the puppy food label are well researched and should be followed unless a veterinarian says otherwise. Careful portion control has been shown to reduce hip dysplasia and increase bone density in large and giant breeds.

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Puppy Chow: Do’s and Don’ts of Feeding Your Little Pup

4 The Love Of Animals

In order to ensure that owner’s of new puppies are prepared to feed their new pet, the following guidelines have been designed to explain the basics of new puppy feeding. While every new puppy should be fed from their mother for at least the first four to six weeks, by eight weeks they should be ready to eat on their own. Do Check the Labels.

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British Center Working On Animal Replacement in Research?

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The Centre funds high-quality 3Rs research, organises workshops and symposia to disseminate and advance the 3Rs, and develops 3Rs information resources and guidelines.

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Deadline Approaching for Animal Essays

Animal Person

Submission guidelines are here : PASS IT ON. For the past 16 years, Creative Nonfiction has devoted itself to publishing vividly-written literary nonfiction on a variety of topics. The postmark deadline is April 2, 2010."

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Baby Bird Identification: A North American Guide–A Book Review

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Significantly, the Introduction begins with “A Note to Readers: Ethical Considerations Regarding Wildlife” that offers guidelines on handling birds, for photographing nests and young, and for photographing wild birds in captive settings. There is also ample reference material in the front and back of the guide.

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Windjana Gorge

10,000 Birds

You can walk in the riverbed and it is advisable to remain at least 5 metres from the crocodiles following the National Park guidelines. Not everything in the gorge follows the guidelines and we observed several birds ignoring the rules and walking close to the crocodiles! Freshwater crocodiles.

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You Can Go Your Own Way

10,000 Birds

Follow these guidelines: Ain’t no mountain high enough, ain’t no valley low enough: Use the terrain function and find the highest and lowest points within your area. Just looking for country roads to explore, or, even better, where those roads end, can produce lots of interesting possibilities. (3

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Puerto Rico Plans Huge Primate Breeding Facility to Supply Researchers

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The sweeping set of reforms provided for in Act 154 (P S. 2552) place Puerto Rico among the top tier of U.S. states and jurisdictions with regards to the strength of their laws protecting animals.

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Choosing a food that is right for you and your dog

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Providing you follow these basic guidelines, you can be sure that you are helping your pet to live long, healthy and happy lives. Make sure you provide your pet with food that is appropriate to their age and life stage, and ensure it is suitable for their size, otherwise it will appear unappetizing to them.

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Changing Bird Names (Again)

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The guidelines that apply to name changes were barely discussed, nor was there any discussion of the process by which scores of names might be changed, or whether the NACC has the bandwidth to change dozens of bird names on top of its other work.

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Is fostering the answer? We think it is.

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As a foster parent, you can set certain guidelines with the rescue group as to what type of animal you prefer. That at least would be a start till our society puts a higher value on the lives and existence of our furry friends, till the law stands up for our 4-legged buddies, till shelters are no longer overflowing with the unwanted.

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Animal Stories Wanted

Animal Person

Guidelines : Essays must be: unpublished, 5,000 words or less, postmarked by November 13, 2009, and clearly marked “Animals” on both the essay and the outside of the envelope. We’re looking for well-written prose, rich with detail and a distinctive voice.

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Should I Stay or Should I Go?

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She said that there were guidelines on how to treat animals and that, in medical ethics, they are considered "sacrifices." I was the only person who remembered the scene and brought it up. This woman, who I now mentally call "THE VIVISECTOR," defended medical research. She then said, "I think people are more important than animals."

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What are the Costs of Changing Bird Names?

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The NACC “ Guidelines for English Bird Names ” make this point clear: The NACC recognizes that there are substantial benefits to nomenclatural stability and that long-established English names should only be changed after careful deliberation and for good cause.

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The Golden-cheeked Warbler and Conservation Banks

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In 2013, FWS issued a document entitled “Guidelines for the Establishment, Management, and Operations of Golden-cheeked Warbler and Black-capped Vireo Mitigation Lands.” For example, a bank could acquire 10,000 high-quality acres that, once assessed by FWS for biological value, allow the bank to sell 10,000 “credits.”.

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Drones: The Next Thing Birders Will Be Arguing About

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Oh sure, the FAA has some guidelines: don’t fly them over populated areas, don’t go higher than 400 feet–unless you’re near an airport, then be lower. They call their friend to check the ducks with a drone and the ducks get flushed and go to the hunting pond?

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Ingrid Taylar: Bridging the Divide Between Cat and Bird Lovers

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With all of her photos, she follows NANPA ethical guidelines, putting the welfare of birds and other wild animals ahead of any image. . Her images and words appear in various publications and educational materials.

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How Close Is “Too Close” To An Owl?

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What do you use as your guideline for how close to get to an owl? Sure, it may not be the head on shot…but there are a ton of those out there already, maybe try for the more natural oblivious owl shots. And keep your distance. How about you? Birds owls'

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Unlikely Healer Walks on Three Paws

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These lessons are guidelines for living a healthy tolerant and fulfilled life and are the underpinnings of “Henry’s World,” and “What’s the Matter with Henry?” Just because you can’t do everything doesn’t give you permission to do nothing. Be the best You that you can be. Play to your strengths. Accept mistakes as learning opportunities.

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On ANIMAL EQUALITY, by Joan Dunayer

Animal Person

She also explores pronouns and metaphors, and she even offers style guidelines and a thesaurus of "Alternatives to Speciesist Terms." Dunayer devotes a chapter each to the language used in hunting, zoos, "marine parks," vivisection and "animal agriculture."

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Changing Career? 7 Ways To Make The Right Change First Time

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You could easily check out website builders online that could have your business idea online within hours and there are plenty of guidelines online that can help you start something from nothing. But all of these tings are viable ways you can earn money from home and finally strike that home and life balance just right.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and schools can be reimbursed for selling them. These products are then dumped into schools as part of the National School Lunch program. High-fat, cholesterol-laden chicken nuggets and burgers meet requirements set by the U.S.D.A.

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Plugging Kids Into Birding

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Over the years, I have found that all kids learn differently but there are a few guidelines that can assist in encouraging kids to participate in our -- often selfish! -- pastime. I’m often asked what are the best ways to get kids unplugged from technology and plugged into nature. I have three young kids and all of them love birds.

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Feral Cats in American Cities

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However, if a municipality wishes to allow cat colonies, they should develop standards through ordinances for the proper and managed operation of such colonies, based on the guidelines below, that would provide accountability and oversight by the health officer and animal control officer.

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Peterson Guide to Bird Identification—In 12 Steps: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

This chapter and the following one, “Step 11: This Bird Looks Different (Variation),” offer a lot for intermediate and advanced birders, principles and guidelines on observation, reasoning, and field guide use that you may already be using but maybe not in a conscious or consistent manner.

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Feeding Wild Birds in America: Culture, Commerce & Conservation: A Book Review by a Curious Bird Feeder

10,000 Birds

Shelves of feeders to choose from, ranging from inexpensive tubes to porcelain sculptures; bags and barrels of shelled and unshelled seed, including something called variously thistle, nyjer or niger; guidelines on when, how, where to do the actual feeding. There was cleaning, lots of cleaning of feeders and yard. And squirrels.

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National Audubon Society Birds of North America: A Guide Review

10,000 Birds

I like my field guides to have clearly stated taxonomic guidelines in the Introduction, even if it includes a page of exceptions, and a cut-off date. The inconsistency is worrisome. Each species account begins with a paragraph summarizing the essence of the bird. 334) is how Black Skimmer is introduced).

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How to Be a Better Birder: A Review by an Aspiring Birder

10,000 Birds

There is a lot in this chapter about fallouts and tropical storms, but there are also guidelines for analyzing the commonplace, case studies of how shorebirds are grounded by a strong storm system and how increased tailwinds may result in wonderful rarities that have ended up too far north.

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The Feathery Tribe: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

The color plate from Color Standards and Color Nomenclature was obtained from the Google digital version of the book, available to the public under Google Books copyright guidelines, and is not in The Feathery Tribe.

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Hawks In Flight, Second edition: A Review of a New Version of a Birding Classic

10,000 Birds

Another addition is Other Birds That Soar, a chapter that gives guidelines for differentiating amongst hawks and all those other birds who just might be up there in the sky.

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The Crossley ID Guide: Britain & Ireland — A Review of the Book

10,000 Birds

The 14-page Introduction provides the rationales for the Crossley system, guidelines for the most effective use of the book, explanation of the terminology used for plumage and molt (the Life-Year System), and Bird Topography diagrams—nine images illustrating different bird parts.

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