Editorial Material
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Brigitte Wijnen, Pim Martens
Summary: Animal welfare is a growing concern in Animal-Assisted Services. Research on the motivation of integrated animals is lacking, but studying motivation is important for understanding animal behavior and the impact of interventions on animal welfare.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jessica Hill, Carlie Driscoll, Judy Cawdell-Smith, Stephen Anderson, Jenny Ziviani
Summary: Recently, research has shown the benefits of human-animal interaction, especially with dogs, for the health and wellbeing of autistic children. However, limited research has been conducted on the welfare of dogs when interacting with autistic children. This study aimed to assess changes in stress biomarkers and behavior observations of a therapy dog involved in canine-assisted therapy sessions with autistic children. The results found that the therapy dog did not experience significant changes in stress indicators when working with autistic children compared to days spent at home. Further research on therapy dog welfare when interacting with autistic children is needed.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Tiffani J. Howell, Leanne Nieforth, Clare Thomas-Pino, Lauren Samet, Sunday Agbonika, Francisca Cuevas-Pavincich, Nina Ekholm Fry, Kristine Hill, Brinda Jegatheesan, Miki Kakinuma, Maureen MacNamara, Sanna Mattila-Rautiainen, Andy Perry, Christine Y. Tardif-Williams, Elizabeth Ann Walsh, Melissa Winkle, Mariko Yamamoto, Rachel Yerbury, Vijay Rawat, Kathy Alm, Ashley Avci, Tanya Bailey, Hannah Baker, Pree Benton, Catherine Binney, Sara Boyle, Hagit Brandes, Alexa M. Carr, Wendy Coombe, Kendra Coulter, Audrey Darby, Lowri Davies, Esther Delisle, Marie-Jose Enders-Slegers, Angela Fournier, Marie Fox, Nancy Gee, Taryn M. Graham, Anne Hamilton-Bruce, Tia G. B. Hansen, Lynette Hart, Morag Heirs, Jade Hooper, Rachel How, Elizabeth Johnson, Melanie Jones, Christos Karagiannis, Emily Kieson, Sun-A Kim, Christine Kivlen, Beth Lannin, Helen Lewis, Deborah Linder, Dac Loc Mai, Chiara Mariti, Rebecca Mead, Gilly Mendes Ferreira, Debbie Ngai, Samantha O'Keeffe, Grainne O'Connor, Christine Olsen, Elizabeth Ormerod, Emma R. Power, Peggy A. Pritchard, Kerri Rodriguez, Deborah Rook, Matthew B. Ruby, Leah Schofield, Tania Signal, Jill Steel, Wendy Stone, Melissa Symonds, Diane van Rooy, Tiamat Warda, Monica Wilson, Janette Young, Pauleen Bennett
Summary: This paper addresses the confusion that may arise from the terminology used to describe animals working in roles supporting people, presents working definitions for nine terms, and recommends phasing out two terms to avoid overlap and potential confusion.
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Psychology, Developmental
Raquel Vidal, Laura Vidal, Jorge Lugo, Francesc Ristol, Eva Domenec, Teresa Casas, Anna Veiga, Cristina Vico, Josep Antoni Ramos-Quiroga, Nuria Gomez-Barros
Summary: The study evaluated the effectiveness of Dog-assisted Therapy (DAT) in children and adolescents with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 71 participants, randomly assigned to either the DAT group or the Relaxation Group. Results showed that the DAT group experienced reduced symptoms and improved social skills and quality of life compared to the relaxation control group. The study suggests that DAT and relaxation may be promising adjunctive treatments for children and adolescents with FASD.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Katharina Ameli, Theresa F. Braun, Stephanie Kraemer
Summary: Animals play a crucial role in social occupational fields and their positive effects have been described in theory and practice. However, the significance of animal welfare in animal-assisted intervention settings has not been extensively researched. This study analyzed individual views on animal welfare based on interviews with professionals working with animals. It revealed that animal welfare plays an important role in animal-assisted interventions and identified various factors and actions relevant to ensuring animal welfare.
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Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Macy Burr, Jordan Buntich, Marissa Gonzalez, Stephanie Miranda, Tuyen Vu
Summary: This study aims to gain insight into the perspectives of therapists who incorporate Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) into their programs and explore benefits and ethical considerations. The results indicate that most participants have not used Robotic Animal-Assisted Therapy (RAAT), but many see it as an alternative or preparatory intervention when live animal interaction is not possible. The data further contributes to an emerging field.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Clifford Warwick, Catrina Steedman, Mike Jessop, Rachel Grant
Summary: Simple Summary Definitions and usage of the terms short-term, temporary, and transitional are pivotal to animal husbandry and welfare. English Government guidance regarding acceptable short-term, temporary, or transitional accommodation for animals varies widely from <1 day to 3 months; whereas independent scientific criteria and guidance typically use periods of hours to several days. Stipulations regarding acceptable short-term accommodations, notably among English Government guidance, are highly inconsistent and lack scientific rationale. The definitions and use of the terms short-term, temporary, and transitional (for both formal and other guidance) should be limited to precautionary time frames within one circadian cycle, i.e., periods of <24 h. At >= 24 h, all animals at all facilities should be accommodated in conditions that are consistent with long-term housing, husbandry, and best practices. The terms short-term, temporary, and transitional are related but can have different contexts and meanings for animal husbandry. The definitions and use of these terms can be pivotal to animal housing and welfare.
Editorial Material
Biology
Frans B. M. de Waal
Summary: Comparative behavioural economics examines decision-making regarding goods and services in humans and other species, assuming shared evolutionary backgrounds of cognition and emotions. This article introduces the field by reviewing early studies and concepts, providing insight into economic behaviors across different species.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Anna Jeczmyk, Jaroslaw Uglis, Ryszard Steppa
Summary: Animals play an important role in agritourism by attracting more tourists and increasing profits for farm owners. However, some providers lack financial resources and proper conditions for animal care. It is necessary to prioritize animal welfare in agritourism practices.
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Lisa Townsend, Nancy R. Gee
Summary: The rapid growth of Animal-assisted Interventions (AAI) has demonstrated the positive impact of animals on individuals' physical and mental health. The evolution of AAI towards incorporating animal welfare principles highlights the importance of considering animals' emotional well-being. Challenges remain in effectively monitoring animals in AAI settings, particularly in recognizing and addressing canine distress signals.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Isobel Hutchinson, Carla Owen, Jarrod Bailey
Summary: The use of animals in scientific research has been a controversial issue. Recent studies have shown that replacing animal experiments with new research methods can improve animal welfare, public health, and the economy. The British public is generally supportive of efforts to replace animals, and the government also prioritizes this goal. To accelerate the transition, it is suggested to introduce a new ministerial position.
Review
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Amy Kate Rehn, Victoria Rose Caruso, Saravana Kumar
Summary: This review investigates the effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in various domains. The findings suggest that participation in AAT has positive trends in cognitive, social, emotional, behavioral, and physical outcomes for individuals with ASD. However, the lack of standardized frameworks due to heterogeneity in intervention protocols and outcome measures should be approached with caution.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2023)
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History & Philosophy Of Science
Letitia Meynell, Andrew Lopez
Summary: The paper discusses the scientific reasons for considering whether nonhuman animals might have genders and contrasts traditional sex difference research with contemporary views on gender. It explores the concept of nonhuman animal genders in a scientifically robust sense and the political implications for feminist and queer politics. Additionally, it considers the ways in which challenging the human-nonhuman animal divide may relate to dehumanization and animalization in oppression, as well as its alignment with traditional Indigenous perspectives on animal relations.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Katelyn Cass, Clare Bocklage, Taylor Sulkowski, Christina Graves, Nare Ghaltakhchyan, Allen Rapolla, Tate Jackson, Kimon Divaris, Chris Wiesen, Timothy Strauman, Laura Jacox
Summary: Dental anxiety has a significant impact on both children and adults, leading to avoidance of dental care and increased emergency dental treatment. A study shows that the use of therapy dogs in dental clinics can reduce anxiety and fear, with the majority of patients and caregivers supporting and desiring animal-assisted activity in orthodontic settings.
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Social Issues
Leonie Bossert, Thilo Hagendorff
Summary: The impact of AI on animals, including animal testing and applications in agricultural monitoring and marketing, is often overlooked in debates. While some AI applications may have negative effects on animals, there are also beneficial applications, particularly in nature and wildlife conservation. This paper aims to fill a research gap by providing an overview of how AI technologies are applied to animals and how this affects them.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2021)
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Veterinary Sciences
L. Alibrandi, R. Tognetti, O. Domenech, M. Croce, M. Giuntoli, G. Grosso, T. Vezzosi
Summary: This study assessed the feasibility and diagnostic reliability of a new smartphone-based ECG device in dogs, and found no significant differences compared to a traditional ECG device. The results suggest that the smartphone-based device is clinically reliable for assessing heart rate and rhythm in dogs.
VETERINARY JOURNAL
(2024)
