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DOGS
Determining the Best Age at which to Spay or Neuter: An Evidence -Based Analysis, by Margaret Root-Kustritz, DVM PhD, University of Minnesota, Discoveries (Spring, 2008)
The Long Term Effects of Spay/Neuter in Dogs: This researched paper offers a retrospective look at the long-term health effects of sterilizing dogs and includes a very thorough bibliography referencing scientific research papers on the topic. (May, 2007)
Australian Veterinary Association position on mandatory spay/neuter: Position paper opposing mandatory spay/neuter based on US and Australian outcomes. Instead of failed policy, Australian veterinarians recommend voluntary spay/neuter and emphasis on dealing with unowned cat population. (December, 2007)
White paper from American College of Theriogenologists (reproductive specialists) with position statement against mandatory spay/neuter (August, 2008)
Ovaries and Longevity, Exploring Sex Differences in Healthspan: A Healthier Respect forOvaries, David J. Walters, DVM, PhD, Diplomate, AVCS ( Fall, 2009)
Rates of Euthanasia and Adoptions for Dogs and Cats in Michigan Animal Shelters: Paul C. Bartlett, Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Andrew Bartett, Michigan State University, Sally Walshaw, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Stephen Halstead, State Veterinarian, Michigan Dept. of Agriculture: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 8 (2), 97 -104 Copyright 2005, Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc., Inc.
Smuggled puppies: the new black market: More than 10,000 were smuggled into Southern California in a single year according to US Customs and Border Protection. (June/July, 2006)
Border Puppies and Public Health, LA County Veterinary Public Health, "Puppy Mills go Global",( Winter, 2009/2010)
A Community Approach to Dog Bite Prevention: American Veterinary Medical Association: Task for on Canine Aggression and Human-Canine Interaction. (June, 2001)
Cornell study of tethering versus pen confinement Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science
HORSES
The Unintended Consequences of a Ban on Humane Horse Slaughter (processing) in the United States: produced by the Animal Welfare Council: May 15, 2006 |