Perspectives on pet bird welfare from the pet industry.
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Biomedical subjects
N M Meyers
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Health enhancement and companion animal ownership.
The relationship between people and companion animals, on the one hand, explains the bites and zoonotic diseases that occur among those with companion animals and, on the other hand, appears to enhance the psychological and physiological well-being of many people. Presently, no less than 56% of households in the United States have animals, typical of developed countries around the world. It is well documented that people denied human contact do not thrive well. All indications are that companion animals play the role of a family member, often a member with the most desired attributes. Animals play special roles for children, aiding the teaching of nurturing behavior and appreciation of nonverbal communication. Ordinary interactions with animals can reduce blood pressure and alter survival after a heart attack. For some, pets increase the opportunities to meet people, while for others pets permit them to be alone without being lonely.
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Government regulation of nonhuman primate facilities.
Myriad international, federal, and state laws, regulations, rules, guidelines, and standards directly affect the activities of all nonhuman primate research facilities. Federal regulations alone encompass every aspect of facility operations. They govern the procurement, possession, handling, care, and utilization of nonhuman primates, the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of the facility, and the occupational and environmental protection afforded not only facility personnel, but also the general public. Proper management of a nonhuman primate facility depends on continual monitoring of constantly changing laws and regulations applicable to the type of facility operated and research conducted. An in-house compliance assurance program is necessary to assure conformance with pertinent regulations.
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Regulatory considerations in the transportation of laboratory rodents.
The transportation standards of the Animal Welfare Act do not cover rats and mice, however, commercial carriers apply them to all species. These regulations, which outline such areas as packaging standards, terminal conditions and temperature parameters, are an example of governmental regulatory overkill. Air cargo deregulation also has had a negative impact on transportation of animals. We in the research community must work affirmatively within the legislative and regulatory process rather than responding defensively to proposed regulations.
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The pet owner experience.
The sheer frequency of contact with animals poses special problems for the allergist; it is estimated that six to seven percent of the U.S. population suffer from allergies and nearly 25% of the allergic population are sensitive to dogs and cats. That would mean that at least 1.5% of the population is sensitive to dogs and cats, let alone other animals. Considering that over 60% of the country's 85 million households have dogs and/or cats, this poses a problem that should not be ignored. The role of other furred and feathered pets must also be a topic of future research, especially as these animals become more popular. What must be appreciated is that the pet owner experience is so pervasive and of such importance in the lives of people that many people, especially young people, have more contact with animals than even those who work with animals. There is now a great concern for the emotional and economic well-being of those whose occupation involves animal contact, which is most appropriate. It is also time to extend this concern to the many other citizens of this country who share their lives with animals.
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