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Medical Ethics in the Media
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News articles
December 13, 2011
U. of C. study finds that rats have a touch of, uh, humanity
Chicago Tribune By William Mullen, Tribune Reporter University of Chicago study finds that rats have a touch of, uh, humanity — or something like it … 3 years of research shows a free rat will tirelessly work to liberate a …. Read More
December 11, 2011
Move Over Local. Move Over Organic. Humane Is Stepping In.
Shapiro also raised concern about pain management in animals. Farm Bureau and Oklahoma State University’s national telephone survey respondents indicated that 81 percent believe farm animals have roughly the same ability to feel pain and discomfort as humans, 68 percent say that the government should take an active role in promoting farm animal welfare, and …
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December 8, 2011
Aim for Pain Free and Stress Free Procedures
The Dairy Calf & Heifer Association’s Gold Standards III, animal welfare standards for rearing dairy calves and heifers, devotes a large section to elective medical procedures and supportive care.
December 8, 2011
ISU Researchers Advocate Providing Pain Relief at Castration; Study Cites Animal Health and Welfare Benefits
Iowa State University College of Veterinary Science Researchers from Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicinecompleted a study demonstrating for the first time that providing pain relief to calves before castration reduces the incidence of disease over 28 days after the procedure. READ MORE