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Textbook of Wild and Zoo Animals: Care and Management, 2nd Revised and Enlarged Edition

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Textbook Of Wild And Zoo Animals: Care And Management, 2Nd Revised And Enlarged Edition Pdf

By Jacob V. Cheeran

Textbook of Wild and Zoo Animals: Care and Management, 2nd Revised and Enlarged Edition PDF. Management of wildlife both captive and free ranging is gaining importance now-a-days and veterinarians are often called to attend such situations. Consultancies to the veterinarian do not ordinarily end with treatment of diseases. It also extends to other aspects of wildlife management like housing, breeding and nutrition. It is in this context that Veterinary Council of India decided to include Wildlife Management as a course in the curriculum of B.v.Sc. & AH. students.

Wildlife management is a multi-disciplinary branch of science and several advancements have taken place in this field in the recent years. The intention of this text book is to familiarise the students with the basics of wildlife management. Topics listed include taxonomy, habitat, principles of captive management of wildlife, methods of restraint and aquaculture. Discussion on the diseases affecting the wildlife is limited to the list of diseases reported among wildlife in India. This is because veterinary students get ample opportunity to learn such topics from their regular curriculum. Similar is the case with the chapter dealing with nutrition.

Author while teaching Wildlife Sciences at College of Forestry, Kerala Agricultural University has felt the need for a book on wildlife management dealing specially with Indian situations for teachers and students of wildlife science both at the graduate and postgraduate level. This book although written for B.V.Sc. & AH. students, will be of use for students of Forestry, Biology and other Life Sciences, as well as for practicing Veterinarians and Foresters.

Diagrams are included with an idea to familarise the species to the reader. However it may be noted that the scales may vary for different species.

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The Equine Manual, 2nd Edition

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By Andrew James Higgins and Jack R. Snyde

The Equine Manual, 2nd Edition PDF serves as a ready reference for equine practitioners. It provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of equine medicine and many surgical conditions. It is a hands-on, user-friendly text aimed at the busy practitioner, veterinary students, specialist equine technicians and others with an interest in horse health. Covers new topics, including intensive care, the pre-purchase examination, equine behavior, and anesthesia (including euthanasia).

  • Covers a full range of topics in equine medicine, including infectious diseases, all major organs and systems, intensive care, nutrition, and much more.
  • Designed to assist with the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control of diseases and disorders in horses.
  • Provides quick and easy access to practical solutions for clinical conditions.
  • Comprehensively indexed and cross-referenced.

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Table of Contents

List of Tables

List of Contributors

Introduction

1. Infectious Diseases

2. The Immune System

3. Equine Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases

4. Toxicology and Pharmacology

5. The Skin

6. The Ear, Nose and Throat

7. The Lower Respiratory Tract

8. The Cardiovascular System

9. The Hemolymphatic System

10. The Gastrointestinal and Digestive System

11. The Endocrine System

12. The Urinary System

13. The Stallion and Mare Reproductive System

14. Perinatology

15. The Musculoskeletal System

16. Performance-related Problems and Exercise Physiology

17. The Nervous System

18. Behavior

19. Ophthalmology

20. Oncology

21. Anesthiology

22. Fundamentals of the Equine Pre-purchase Examination

23. Intensive Care Medicine

Glossary of Abbreviations

Index

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The Elephant’s Foot, Prevention and Care of Foot Conditions in Captive Asian and African Elephants

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The Elephant’s Foot, Prevention And Care Of Foot Conditions In Captive Asian And African Elephants Pdf

By Blair Csuti, Eva L. Sargent and Ursula S. Bechert

The Elephant’s Foot: Prevention and Care of Foot Conditions in Captive Asian and African Elephants PDF. Maintaining the healthy foot condition of captive Asian and African elephants is one of the most important yet most difficult tasks for zookeepers, veterinarians, and researchers.

Recognizing the need for a convenient and comprehensive health care manual, Blair Csuti, Eva Sargent and Ursula Bechert present The Elephant’s Foot. Born out of a national conference on elephant care and physiology, this book is backed by 46 of the foremost authorities on the subject.

After a general overview of the elephant foot’s anatomy and physiology, The Elephant’s Foot leads practitioners through recognition, prevention, and treatment of a variety of foot problems. From nail infections to foot abcesses, readers will find this text contains solutions for most foot troubles with remedies or additional recommendations. This book will support anyone simply studying elephants or those working with elephants on a daily basis.

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Table of Contents

Introduction.

Acknowledgments..

Part I: The Context of Elephant Foot Care.

1. An Overview of Foot Conditions in Asian and African Elephants (Murray E. Fowler).

2. Anatomy of the Elephant Foot (Edward C. Ramsay and Robert W. Henry).

3. The Role of Nutrition and Its Possible Impact on Elephant Foot Care (William C. Sadler).

4. Record Keeping as an Aid to Foot Care in the Asian Elephant (Charlie Rutkowski, Ray Hopper, and Fred Marion).

Part II: Approaches to Routine Foot Care.

5. Foot Care for Captive Elephants (Alan Roocroft and James Oosterhuis).

6. Captive Elephant Foot Care: Natural-habitat Husbandry Techniques (Carol Buckley).

7. Foot Care at the Indianapolis Zoo: A Comprehensive Approach (Jill Sampson).

8. Elephant Foot Care Under the Voluntary-contract System: Problems and Solutions (Penny Kalk and Chris Wilgenkamp).

9. A History of Elephant Foot Care at the Milwaukee County Zoo (David Sorensen).

10. Elephant Husbandry and Foot Care at the Schonbrunner Tiergarten, Vienna (Harald M. Schwammer).

11. Preventive Foot Care for an Asian Elephant at Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden (Joan Albers Hughes and Madeline Southard).

Part III: Common Elephant Foot Conditions and Their Treatment.

12. Historical Lessons for the treatment of Foot Diseases in Captive Asian Elephants (Dhriti K. Lahiri-Choudhury).

13. Split Nails, Abscesses, and Cuticular Fluid Pockets (Charlie Ruthowski, Fred Marion, and Ray Hopper).

14. Ouch, Do That Again! Treatment of Chronic Nail Infections in an Asian Bull Elephant Using Protected Contact (Karen Gibson and Joseph P. Flanagan).

15. Procedure for nail Reconstruction and Treatment for an Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus) Allan Seidon).

16. Occurrence and Treatment of Nail/Foot Abscesses, Nail Cracks, and Sole Abscesses in Captive Elephants (Gary West).

17. Siri’s Dilemma: Management of a Chronic Foot Problem (Steve Stahl and Chuck Doyle).

18. Making a Protective boot for an Asian Elephant (Kate Woodle, Terri Kepes, and Chuck Doyle).

19. Treatment of an Abscessed Foot Pad of an African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Using a Sandal and Topically Applied Chitosan (Daniel Houser, Lee G. Simmons, and Douglas L. Armstrong).

20. The Use f Sonography in the Follow-up Care of a Foot Abscess in a Female Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus) (Timothy J. O’Sullivan and Randy E. Junge).

21. Treatment of Osteomyelitis in Elephant Feet (Laurie J. Gage).

Part IV: Surgical Intervention for Elephant Foot Disease.

22. The Medical Surgical Management of Foot Abscesses in Captive Asiatic Elephants: Case Studies (Wayne S. J. Boardman, Richard Jakob-Hoff, Sherri Huntress, MIchael Lynch, Andrea Reiss, and Cree Monaghan).

23. Preoperative Conditioning and Postoperative Treatments of a Protected-contact Bull Elephant (Robert Kam).

24. Surgical Management of a Chronic Infection Involving the Phalange of an Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus) (Robert M. Cooper, Virginia L. Honeyman, and Daniel A. French).

25. Surgical Management of Phalangeal Osteomyelitis in a Female Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus) (Mitch Finnegan and Margot Monti).

Part V: Antibiotic and Anti-inflammatory Dosages for Elephants.

26. Determining Dosages for Antibiotic and Anti-inflammatory Agents (Jack Mortenson).

Part VI: Conclusions and Recommendations.

27. Elephant Foot Care: Concluding remarks (Murray E. Fowler).

Appendix I: Elephant Management Guidelines (March 1997) American Zoo and Aquarium Association).

Appendix II: Results of a Survey of Elephant Foot Condition and are in North America (Norie Dimeo-Ediger).

Glossary (Murray E. Fowler).

Contributors.

Index.

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Handbook on Poultry Diseases, 2nd Edition

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Handbook On Poultry Diseases, 2Nd Edition Pdf

By Simon M. Shane

The purpose of the ASA Handbook on Poultry Diseases is to acquaint veterinarians and poultry health professionals with current information on the diagnosis and prevention of poultry disease in commercial broiler and egg production flocks in emerging and established industries. Productivity and profitability are enhanced by application of sound principles of biosecurity, vaccination, and management. Improving efficiency increases the availability of eggs and poultry meat to supply the protein needs of populations in countries with expanding demand.

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Table of Contents

Preface

Management, Nutrition and Biosecurity
1.0 Introduction

2.0 Economic Considerations in the Prevention and Control of Poultry Diseases

3.0 Health and Performance of Poultry in Tropical Climates

4.0 Prevention of Disease

5.0 Vaccination and Medication

6.0 Special Procedures Relating to Control of Diseases in Poultry Operations

7.0 Nutrition of Chickens and Dietary Deficiencies

Immunosuppressive Diseases

8.0 Marek’s Disease

9.0 Infectious Bursal Disease

10.0 Chicken Anemia

Respiratory Diseases

11.0 Newcastle Disease

12.0 Infectious Laryngotracheitis

13.0 Avian Influenza

14.0 Infectious Bronchitis

15.0 Mycoplasmosis

16.0 Coryza

17.0 Aspergillosis

Multifactorial Conditions

18.0 Swollen Head Syndrome

19.0 Septicemia and Airsacculitis

Systemic Diseases

20.0 Salmonellosis-Pullorum Disease

21.0 Salmonellosis-Fowl Typhoid

22.0 Salmonellosis-Paratyphoid

23.0 Pasteurellosis

24.0 Spirochetosis

25.0 Avian Encephalomyelitis

26.0 Adenoviral Infections

Enteric Diseases

28.0 Coccidiosis

29.0 Clostridial Enterotoxemia

30.0 Endoparasites

Locomotory Abnormalities

31.0 Skeletal Deformities and Arthritis

Integumentary Conditions

32.0 Avian Pox

33.0 Ectoparasites

34.0 Dermatomycosis

Miscellaneous Conditions

35.0 Mycotoxicoses

36.0 Leucocytozoonosis

Diseases of Waterfowl

37.0 Duck Viral Enteritis

38.0 Duck Viral Hepatitis

39.0 Duckling Septicemia

40.0 Chlamydiosis

41.0 Annexures

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Amino Acids in Animal Nutrition 2nd Edition

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Amino Acids In Animal Nutrition 2Nd Edition Pdf

By J.P.F. D’MELLO

Amino Acids in Animal Nutrition 2nd Edition PDF. Amino acid metabolism and nutrition of farm animals continues to be an active area of research. However, since the publication of the first edition, as Amino Acids in Farm Animal Nutrition (1994), there is now a need to take into account advances in the amino acid nutrition of a wider range of animals, including companion animals. In this new edition, the editor has retained chapters imparting strength to the first version, while introducing authors with new ideas and vision, as well as chapters on other animals, such as cats and dogs. The book is thematically structured and includes chapters of an introductory and general nature with applications to a wide range of animal species, perspectives, and included species-related sections, including pigs, poultry, ruminants and other animals.

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Table of Contents

SECTION ONE: General Aspects

  • Amino Acids as Multifunctional Molecules, J P F D’Mello
  • Amino Acid Analysis of Feeds, J Fontaine, Feed Additives Division, Degussa AG, Applied Technology, Hanau, Germany
  • Absorption of Amino Acids and Peptides, C R Krehbiel, Oklahoma State University, USA and J C Matthews, University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA
  • An Outline of Pathways in Amino Acid Metabolism, J P F D’Mello
  • Amino Acid Metabolism in Animals: An Overview, B J Bequette, University of Maryland, USA
  • Essential to Non-Essential Amino Acid Ratios, J Heger, Biofaktory Praha s r o, Czech Republic
  • Adverse Effects of Amino Acids, J P F D’Mello

SECTION TWO: Pigs

  • Methionine-Cystine Relationships in Pig Nutrition, A J Lewis, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA
  • Ideal Dietary Amino Acid Profiles for Pigs, S Boisen, Department of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Research Centre Foulum, Tjele, Denmark
  • Digestible Amino Acids in Diet Formulation for Pigs, R Mosenthin, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Hohenheim University, Stuttgart, Germany and M Rademacher, Feed Additives Division, Degussa AG, Applied Technology, Hanau, Germany
  • Modelling Amino Acid Metabolism and the Estimation of Amino Acid Requirements, P J Moughan and M F Fuller, Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health, Massey University, New Zealand
  • Amino Acid Utilization for Reproduction in Sows, S W Kim, Texas Tech University, Lubbock TX , USA and R A Easter, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana IL, USA

SECTION THREE: Poultry

  • Ideal Amino Acid Patterns for Broiler Chicks, D H Baker, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA
  • Responses of Growing Poultry to Amino Acids, J P F D’Mello

SECTION FOUR: Ruminants

  • Metabolism and De Novo Synthesis of Amino Acids by Rumen Microbes, C Atasoglu and R J Wallace, Rowett Research Institute, Aberdeen, UK
  • Modelling Amino Acid Metabolism in Ruminants, R L Baldwin, C C Calvert, P H Robinson and H A Johnson, Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis, USA
  • Amino Acid Utilization for Wool Production, S M Liu and D G Masters, CSIRO Livestock Industries, Wembley WA, Australia
  • Amino Acid Utilization by Growing and Finishing Ruminants, E C Titgemeyer, Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, USA
  • Mammary Uptake and Metabolism of Amino Acids by Lactating Ruminants, B J Bequette, M D Hanigan, Dairy Research Group, Purina Mills Inc., Missouri, USA and H Lapierre, Dairy and Swine R&D Research Centre, Quebec, Canada
  • Effects of Amino Acids on Milk Production, D G Chamberlain and J-M Yeo, Hannah Research Institute, Ayr, Scotland, UK
  • Predicting Dietary Amino Acid Adequacy for Ruminants, D G Fox and L O Tedeschi, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA

SECTION FIVE: Other Animals

  • Canine and Feline Amino Acid Requirements for Different Physiological Functions, W H Hendriks, Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health, Massey University, New Zealand
  • Amino Acid Requirements of Finfish and Crustaceans, R P Wilson, Mississippi State University, USA

SECTION SIX: Applications and perspectives

  • Crystalline Amino Acids and Nitrogen Emission, M V A Verstegen, Animal Nutrition Group, Wageningen University and Research Centre, The Netherlands and A W Jongbloed, ID-TNO Animal Nutrition, Lelystad, The Netherlands
  • Economic Assessment of Amino Acid Responses in Growing Poultry, M Pack, D Hoehler and A Lemme, Degussa AG, Applied Technology Feed Additives, Hanau, Germany
  • Conclusions

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The Anatomy of the Domestic Animals: Volume 3, The Circulatory System, The Skin, and the Cutaneous Organs of the Domestic Mammals

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The Anatomy Of The Domestic Animals: Volume 3, The Circulatory System, The Skin, And The Cutaneous Organs Of The Domestic Mammals Pdf

By A. Schummer, H. Wilkens, B. Vollmerhaus and K.-H. Habermehl

The Anatomy of the Domestic Animals: Volume 3, The Circulatory System, The Skin, and the Cutaneous Organs of the Domestic Mammals PDF. It is difficult to find words which are adequate to praise sufficiently this, the third of a series of five volumes, on the anatomy of domestic animals. It deals only with the circulatory system, skin and cutaneous organs and, in 600 pages, the authors have written a splendid work; thankfully, the translators have shown themselves to be equal to their task. The circulatory system is dealt with under the headings “Bloodvascular System” and “Lymphatic System”, and much valuable information on the significance of the lymphatic system in meat inspection is to be found; the preface warns that the comments are based on German legal requirements for examination of lymph nodes, but all who take meat inspection seriously would do well to consult this section. After dealing generally with skin and cutaneous organs, there are more detailed descriptions of these organs in carnivores, pigs, ruminants and horses. The text is good and the plentiful drawings can only be described as superb. The veterinary students, graduates, practitioners and research workers at whom the book is aimed will find it a pleasure to own and a valuable work of reference.

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Duck Production and Management Strategies

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Duck Production And Management Strategies

By A. Jalaludeen, R. Richard Churchil, Elisabeth Baéza

Duck Production and Management Strategies PDF provides comprehensive insights into the field of duck production and management. It presents a complete overview of different aspects of duck production with particular emphasis on rearing systems. The book reviews current knowledge on the anatomy, physiology, genetics, breeding, nutrition, incubation, and hatching practices of ducks. It further discusses the common diseases of duck, their treatment regime, and prevention strategies. The book additionally examines all aspects of the global duck industry, the constraints, and the recommendations. It also explores nutrient requirements and feed evaluation for duck and evaluates nutrition’s influence on the gut microbiome. Towards the end, the book presents the latest genomic applications, including high throughput sequencing and various bioinformatics tools in duck production. This book serves as an essential resource for duck industry practitioners, researchers, and students.

  • Summarizes latest developments in duck production and management
  • Presents different species, breeding, and genetics of ducks
  • Discusses anatomy, physiology, disease prevention, and their treatment strategies
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Global Duck Production: An Overview
Chapter 2: Breeds of Domestic Ducks.
Chapter 3: Duck Genetics and Breeding
Chapter 4: Anatomy and Physiology of Ducks
Chapter 5: Nomadic (Transhumant) Duck Rearing
Chapter 6: Integrated Duck Farming
Chapter 7: Intensive Duck Rearing
Chapter 8: Feeding and Nutrient Requirements of Ducks
Chapter 9: Incubation and Hatching of Duck Eggs
Chapter 10: Nutritive Value of Duck Meat and Eggs
Chapter 11: Duck Slaughter Processing, Meat Quality Measurements and Value Addition.-
Chapter 12: Duck Meat and Egg Products in Different Cuisines
Chapter 13: Value Addition of Feather and Down
Chapter 14: Duck Diseases & Disease Management
Chapter 15: Duck Genomics and Biotechnology
Chapter 16: Duck Farming: Constraints and Recommendations.

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Sperm Sexing and its Role in Livestock Production

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Sperm Sexing And Its Role In Livestock Production Pdf

By Vinod Kumar Yata

Sperm Sexing and its Role in Livestock Production PDF presents basic principles and discusses the state-of-the-art methods of sperm sexing in livestock. It reviews the challenges and critical opinions on the conventional sperm sexing methods and characteristic features of spermatozoa of farm animals which could help to develop novel methods of sperm sexing. The book also presents principles and applications of flow cytometry for sperm separation. The chapters of the book elucidate methods and difficulties in developing sperm sexing methods. Notably, it covers recent research on immunological and nanotechnology-based sperm sexing methods. The book also provides information on the development of semen extenders. Towards the end, the book examines ethical and commercial aspects of sperm sexing. It is an ideal reference book for students, researchers and professionals working towards improving livestock production.

  • Provides principles of sperm sexing and its applications in livestock production
  • Examines flow cytometry for sperm sexing
  • Reviews opinion on ethical and commercial issues on sperm sexing

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to sperm sexing.
Chapter 2: Semen and sperm characteristics of farm animals.
Chapter 3: Conventional methods of sperm sexing.
Chapter 4: Sperm sexing using flow cytometry: Principles and applications.
Chapter 5:Recent advances and challenges in the development of novel sperm sexing methods.
Chapter 6:Semen extenders for preservation of sorted semen.
Chapter 7: Commercial and ethical aspects of sperm sexing.

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Avian Reservoirs, Virus Hunters and Birdwatchers in Chinese Sentinel Posts

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Avian Reservoirs, Virus Hunters And Birdwatchers In Chinese Sentinel Posts Pdf

By Frédéric Keck

Avian Reservoirs, Virus Hunters and Birdwatchers in Chinese Sentinel Posts PDF Book. After experiencing the SARS outbreak in 2003, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan all invested in various techniques to mitigate future pandemics involving myriad cross-species interactions between humans and birds. In some locations microbiologists allied with veterinarians and birdwatchers to follow the mutations of flu viruses in birds and humans and create preparedness strategies, while in others, public health officials worked toward preventing pandemics by killing thousands of birds. In Avian Reservoirs Frédéric Keck offers a comparative analysis of these responses, tracing how the anticipation of bird flu pandemics has changed relations between birds and humans in China. Drawing on anthropological theory and ethnographic fieldwork, Keck demonstrates that varied strategies dealing with the threat of pandemics—stockpiling vaccines and samples in Taiwan, simulating pandemics in Singapore, and monitoring viruses and disease vectors in Hong Kong—reflect local geopolitical relations to mainland China. In outlining how interactions among pathogens, birds, and humans shape the way people imagine future pandemics, Keck illuminates how interspecies relations are crucial for protecting against such threats.

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Table of Contents

Introduction
PART I. ANIMAL DISEASES

Chapter One. Culling, vaccinating, and monitoring contagious animals
Chapter Two. Biosecurity concerns and the surveillance of zoonose
Chapter Three. Global health and the ecologies of conservation

PART II. TECHNIQUES OF PREPAREDNESS

Chapter Four. Sentinels and early warning signals
Chapter Five. Simulations and reverse scenarios
Chapter Six. Stockpiling and storage
Conclusion

Notes

Bibliography

Index

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Animal Welfare: Understanding Sentient Minds and Why It Matters

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Animal Welfare: Understanding Sentient Minds And Why It Matters Pdf

By John Webster

Animal Welfare: Understanding Sentient Minds and Why It Matters PDF.  Animal Welfare explores the concept of sentience and the development of sentient minds throughout the animal kingdom. The work provides improved definitions and analysis of the ideas of sentience, cognition, and consciousness, along with evidence of advanced mental formulation in birds, fish, and invertebrates. Considerations between humans and animals are also discussed, such as outcome-based ethics in relation to humans’ duties of care and the rights and wrongs of domestication. The work is divided into three parts and covers key topics such as:

  • Specifics of animal sentience, from pain and suffering, to fear and dread, all the way to animals’ social life and the comfort/joy/hope/despair they experience
  • What we know about the sentience of different classes of animals in the waters, air, savannah/plains, and forests
  • Considerations on human interactions based on animal sentience, including death (killing), animal farms, animals in laboratories, wild animals in captivity, and animals in sports and entertainment
  • Analysis on what humans can learn from animals based on what we know about their varying levels of sentience

Animal Welfare serves as an invaluable analysis of animal sentience for students, teachers, and professionals directly involved in the study, teaching, and applications of animal behavior, motivation, and welfare. Thanks to the wide-ranging implications of animal sentience, the work will also appeal to everyone with a broader interest in animal behavior and human/animal interactions.

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Table of Contents

About the author

Preface

Acknowledgements

Part 1. The sentient mind, skills and strategies

Chapter 1: Setting the scene

human attitudes to animals

animal behaviour science

rules of engagement

Chapter 2: Sentience and the sentient mind

Sentience and consciousness

the five skandhas of sentience

understanding the sentient mind

pain and suffering

fear and dread

coping with challenge: stress and boredom

social life

comfort and joy

hope and despair

sex and love

sentience in summary

Chapter 3: Special senses and their interpretation

vision- hearing

smell and taste

cutaneous sensation and touch

magnetoreception

interpreting the special senses

theory of mind

summary

Chapter 4: Survival strategies

foraging: honeybees, sheep, tool use, storing the harvest

hunting behaviour, the predator and the prey

spatial awareness and navigation

breeding behaviour and parental care

Chapter 5: Social strategies

sentient social life

social hierarchies, the pecking order

communication

cooperation and empathy

social learning, education and culture

territorial behaviour and tribalism

Part 2. Shaping sentient minds: adaptation to the environment

Chapter 6: Animals of the waters

pain and fear

survival skills, hunting, hiding and problem solving

migration

communication and social behaviour

Chapter 7: Animals of the air

feeding strategies

migration

sentience and breeding behaviour

social behaviour, culture and education

bats

Chapter 8: Animals of the savannah and plains

environmental challenges

animals of the open plains

sheep

goats

cattle

wild Bovidae

feral horses

elephants

predators

Chapter 9: Animals of the forests

the boreal forest

cervidae

beavers

bears

the tropical rain forest

snakes

primates

Chapter 10: Close neighbours

history of domestication

artificial selection

domestication, sentience and wellbeing

pigs

dogs

cats

dairy cows

horses and donkeys

chickens

opportunist neighbours: rats and urban foxes

coda

Part 3 Why it matters: nature’s social union

Chapter 11: Our duty of care

sentience revisited

outcome-based ethics

death and killing

farms, farmed animals and food

animals in laboratories

wild animals in captivity

animals in sport and entertainment

pets

what can we learn from the animals?

Further reading

General reading

Index

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