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New AHPC Study Reveals Gaps in Pet Owners’ Preparedness for Heat and Disasters
A study published in Human-Animal Interactions, conducted by AHPC co-director Dr Lori Kogan and colleagues, highlights areas of concern related to how U.S. dog owners care for their dogs during extreme heat and environmental disasters. The researchers surveyed more than 400 owners and found that while many owners recognize obvious signs of heat stress, few can identify…
Read MoreNew Research Shows Public Support for Bans on Octopus Farming in the EU and the UK
Industrial‑scale octopus farming is being developed in Spain, but little is known about how the public views it. To find out, researchers surveyed 14,131 adults across 13 EU countries and the UK, and also tested short, factual messages about the animal welfare, environmental, public health, and economic impacts of octopus farming. What we learnedMost people…
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