History and Educational Programs of DEU Lab Animal Science Department
Established in 2004, the Department of Laboratory Animal Science at Dokuz Eylul University Institute of Health Sciences offers cutting-edge education focusing on animal welfare and ethical practices in scientific research. The department upholds the 3R Principle—Reduction, Refinement, Replacementâ
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Responsibilities of Facility Animal Care Committee at McGill University
The Facility Animal Care Committee (FACC) at McGill University oversees animal activities, ensures ethical treatment of animals, and adheres to guidelines from organizations such as the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC). Responsibilities include continual oversight of animals, approving care pr
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Understanding Animal Classification: Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Fish, and Amphibians
Explore the world of animal classification through 5 distinct groups - mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and amphibians. Discover what sets each group apart, from their bone structure to unique characteristics like fur, beaks, scales, and more. Engage in activities to identify and understand the featu
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Feed Software Market is expected to reach $456.1 million by 2030
The growth of this market is attributed to the adoption of digital technologies and automation in the animal feed industry, the growing animal population, increasing demand for healthy animal-based food products, increasing animal health expenditure and pet insurance, and the growing need to reduce
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Animal Welfare and Ethics: Standards and Regulations in India
The content covers a wide range of topics related to animal welfare, ethics, and laws in India. It delves into the definition of animal welfare, the role of veterinarians, animal welfare organizations, regulations like the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, and protection of wildlife, working ani
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Principles of Animal Breeding: Introduction and Historical Perspective
This unit covers the introduction to animal breeding, the application of genetics principles in breeding, historical perspectives including the work of Robert Bakewell, and key events in animal breeding evolution. Topics include breeding systems, importance of animal breeding, and notable figures in
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Importance of Training in Animal Care and Use for Research
Training in animal care and use is essential to ensure humane and appropriate treatment of research animals, promote regulatory compliance, and uphold high standards of science and animal well-being. The presentation covers the necessity of training, goals including reviewing animal use and identify
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Understanding Classification Keys for Identifying and Sorting Things
A classification key is a tool with questions and answers, resembling a flow chart, to identify or categorize things. It helps in unlocking the identification of objects or living things. Explore examples like the Liquorice Allsorts Challenge and Minibeast Classification Key. Also, learn how to crea
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Small Animal Restraints and Safe Handling Practices in Veterinary Technology
Importance of safe practice when working with small animals includes preventing harm, reducing injury, and minimizing stress. Proper animal handling methods and tools are crucial for the safety of both animals and handlers. Common methods of handling different species, demonstrating appropriate anim
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Basics of Fingerprinting Classification and Cataloguing
Fingerprint classification is crucial in establishing a protocol for search, filing, and comparison purposes. It provides an orderly method to transition from general to specific details. Explore the Henry Classification system and the NCIC Classification, and understand why classification is pivota
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Understanding the Difference: Animal Rights vs. Animal Welfare
Explore the nuanced distinction between animal rights and animal welfare, delving into the ethical considerations, philosophies, and advocacy efforts surrounding these concepts. Discover how animal rights proponents emphasize the equal rights of animals, while animal welfare focuses on humane treatm
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Understanding ROC Curves in Multiclass Classification
ROC curves are extended to multiclass classification to evaluate the performance of models in scenarios such as binary, multiclass, and multilabel classifications. Different metrics such as True Positive Rate (TPR), False Positive Rate (FPR), macro, weighted, and micro averages are used to analyze t
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Understanding Animal Venom and Snake Classification in Toxicology
Animal venom, particularly snake venom, contains various toxins that can have detrimental effects on the body. Different types of snake venom target specific systems, such as neurotoxic venom affecting neuromuscular junctions and hemotoxic venom impacting the cardiovascular system. Understanding the
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AI Projects at WIPO: Text Classification Innovations
WIPO is applying artificial intelligence to enhance text classification in international patent and trademark systems. The projects involve automatic text categorization in the International Patent Classification and Nice classification for trademarks using neural networks. Challenges such as the av
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Role of Veterinarians in Animal Welfare
Veterinarians, especially with the increasing number of female professionals in the field, play a crucial role in promoting animal welfare through daily practices, advocacy, education, and research. They are involved in various sectors like biomedical, wildlife, and farm animal research, as well as
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Exploring Animal Management and Sociology in Education
Discover the intersection of animal management and sociology in education through a comprehensive course structure that covers topics ranging from animal welfare and ethics to practical husbandry. Dive into the significance of animal care in the UK economy and learn about various career paths in thi
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Laboratory Animal Facilities Record-keeping Guidelines
Guidelines for maintaining records in laboratory animal facilities include provisions for animal housing, staff records, health monitoring, and standard operating procedures. Compliance with CPCSEA regulations ensures ethical review procedures for animal research proposals. Focus is on providing a s
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Overview of Fingerprint Classification and Cataloguing Methods
Explore the basics of fingerprint classification, including Henry Classification and NCIC Classification systems. Learn about the importance of classification in establishing protocols for searching and comparison. Discover the components of Henry Classification, such as primary, secondary, sub-seco
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Understanding Allergies to Animals and Living Organisms
Allergies to animals and living organisms are a result of specific immune processes triggered by allergenic substances like proteins and peptides. This allergic response can be caused by various animal proteins such as dog allergens Can f.1, Can f.2, and Can f.3, and cat allergen Fel d1. The represe
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Uniqueness of Human Language and Communication Contrasted with Animal Communication
Human language possesses unique properties such as reflexivity, displacement, and arbitrariness, setting it apart from animal communication. These distinctions enable humans to communicate abstract concepts, discuss past and future events, and use arbitrary linguistic forms. The contrast between hum
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Understanding Global Animal Distribution Patterns
The study of animal distribution patterns at a global scale involves analyzing species abundance and diversity in specific areas. Factors like environmental conditions, latitudes, and evolutionary history influence animal distributions. There are horizontal and vertical zones of animal distribution,
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Exploring Human-Animal Interactions through 25 Years of Quality Research
Delve into the interdisciplinary realm of human-animal interactions with a focus on social sciences and quantitative research. Discover key themes such as social psychology, therapy, animal welfare, and more. Explore attitudes and personality differences related to animal treatment, empathy, and bel
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BARC Animal Enforcement Programs and Protocols
BARC Animal Enforcement is responsible for addressing dangerous, aggressive, and nuisance dog cases in the community. Through a structured priority matrix and enforcement tools, BARC aims to ensure public safety and animal welfare. The process involves investigation, designation determination, and c
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SASAS Strategic Plan Vision 2025 - Summary and Objectives
The SASAS Strategic Plan Vision 2025 aims to develop capacity in animal science to enhance animal production systems sustainably, promote welfare, job creation, and poverty alleviation. Informed by local, regional, and global imperatives, it aligns with the National Development Plan 2030, African Un
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Exploring the Evolution of Animal Classification
Unveil the fascinating world of animal classification with a new system, delving into the definition of animals, informal groups, key events in animal evolution like symmetry and germ layers, embryological development of protostomes and deuterostomes, tissues formation, body cavity types, and cephal
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Understanding Animal Welfare and Ethics in Veterinary Practice
Animal welfare is about ensuring the well-being of animals by providing proper care, treatment, and humane handling. It involves considering their physical and mental needs, preventing suffering, and promoting ethical treatment. Veterinarians play a crucial role in upholding animal welfare through d
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Global Animal Feed Market to Surpass $1 Trillion by 2031,
Animal Feed Market Size, Share, Forecast, & Trends Analysis by Type (Compound Feed, Roughages), Source (Plant, Animal, Novel), Form (Dry (Pellets), Wet), Animal Type (Poultry, Ruminants (Beef, Dairy Cattle), Swine, Aquaculture) - Global Forecast to 2
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Animal Systems in Virology: A Comprehensive Overview
The images and content highlight various aspects of utilizing animal systems in virology research, including procedures, recognition of illnesses, and the limitations of using animal models. It discusses the significance of animal systems in understanding viral infections and vaccine safety, as well
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Guidelines and Policies for Lab Animal Facility Access and Management
The Department of Lab Animal Medicine at the University of North Texas Health Science Center outlines important policies and procedures for accessing and managing the lab animal facility. From training requirements to access protocols, this comprehensive guide emphasizes safety, security, and compli
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Importance of Calcium and Phosphorus in Animal Nutrition
Calcium and phosphorus are crucial minerals for animal health, with calcium being the most abundant mineral in the body. They play essential roles in nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction, and bone structure. Deficiencies in these minerals can lead to conditions like rickets, osteomalacia,
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Understanding Laboratory Animal Allergies and Prevention
Laboratory animal allergies pose a significant occupational hazard, with around 2 million workers at risk. Exposure routes include inhalation, skin contact, and ingestion. Factors such as pre-existing allergies, intensity of exposure, and secondhand exposure influence the likelihood of developing al
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Hierarchical Semi-Supervised Classification with Incomplete Class Hierarchies
This research explores the challenges and solutions in semi-supervised entity classification within incomplete class hierarchies. It addresses issues related to food, animals, vegetables, mammals, reptiles, and fruits, presenting an optimized divide-and-conquer strategy. The goal is to achieve semi-
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Understanding Classification in Data Mining
Classification in data mining involves assigning objects to predefined classes based on a training dataset with known class memberships. It is a supervised learning task where a model is learned to map attribute sets to class labels for accurate classification of unseen data. The process involves tr
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Evolution of Welfare Impact Categories in Animal Research Guidelines
Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) published updated guidelines titled "Categories of Welfare Impact" in 2024, replacing the Categories of Invasiveness. The new guidelines focus on animal experiences, procedures carried out on animals, and positive impacts on animal welfare. The categories (A-E)
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Evolution of Animal Diversity: From the Cambrian Explosion to Mass Extinctions
Explore the fascinating journey of animal life, from the earliest spongelike creatures in the Ediacaran period to the rapid evolution during the Cambrian Explosion and the post-Cambrian animal diversifications. Learn about the causes of the Cambrian Explosion and how environmental changes have shape
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Upgrading to TOPAZ Elements: Enhancing Animal Protocols, Orders, Census, and Billing
The Animal Resource Facility (ARF) and Office of Animal Care Compliance (OACC) are shifting to TOPAZ Elements, a comprehensive web-based system, to streamline management of animal protocols, orders, census, and billing. This upgrade aims to provide better oversight for PIs, enhance compliance with r
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Understanding Laboratory Animal Genetics and Research Importance
This course (AGB 610) delves into the realm of laboratory animal breeding, exploring the significance of using animals in research and teaching. Dr Shanker Dayal, a distinguished professor, guides students through lectures on animal genetics and the common uses of laboratory animals. The course emph
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Animal Classification WebQuest: Dive into the World of Vertebrates!
Discover the fascinating world of animal classification with the Animal Classification WebQuest presented by Joseph Jackson. Learn about the five categories of vertebrates - mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, and amphibians. Dive into tasks like identifying animals, completing worksheets, playing games
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Understanding Animal Tissue Culture and Cell Line Production
Animal tissue culture involves growing tissues separate from the animal in a laboratory setting. To achieve exponential cell growth, cells are converted into immortal cell lines. The production of a cell line involves steps like breaking cell adhesion, incubation, and transferring cells to fresh med
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Authorization for Animal Housing and Special Services Process Guidelines
The guidelines outline the process for authorizing animal housing and special services at BUSM, CRC, and select BMC Companies through BU Works via Internal Service Requests (ISR). Investigators must submit ISR forms for animal housing at the Animal Science Center, monitor charges, and provide advanc
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