News and Analysis

Included is an article describing a study of student tendencies to anthropomorphize. The Department of Defense promotes the use of alternatives. The FDA Approves the addition of a contraceptive to dog food. Do ultrasonic pest control devices work? The NIH issues new animal welfare guidelines for research animals. A preparation from Mung beans may replace some animals in the screening for potential new drug entities. The welfare of “Downer” cows. Bird banding may be bad for birds. Included is an article describing the rites of passage of a hunter. Results of the first U.S. trial of the Quantock group-pen system for raising calves. The American Psychological Association engagement with Dr. Edward Taub. Separating the dogs from the coyotes topic is included