We and they: Animal welfare in the era of advanced agricultural biotechnology

Pascalev, Assya

doi:10.1016/j.livsci.2006.05.007

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“…In relation to the losses due to the deaths of pets, there is currently a period of humanization of companion animals [ 24 ]. Symptoms of grief with pets increase in proportion when they coincide with stressful life events [ 25 ], which could explain why during the COVID-19 pandemic, pets have been identified as more anxiety-inducing than in normal situations.…”

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confidence: 99%

Analysis of losses in physiotherapy students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a phenomenological approach

Terrón-Pérez,

Cortes-Amador,

Portolés-Simeó

2024

BMC Psychol

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Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, young people have experienced numerous personal losses across various aspects, impacting their quality of life. This study aimed to explore and analyze the losses experienced by physiotherapy students during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted using an open-format exercise carried out during the Clinical Specialties class from February to May 2021. Thirty-four (83% female) third-year physical therapy students participated. ATLAS.ti software was used for the analysis and coding by three researchers. Results Analysis of the categories revealed various losses experienced by the participants, including losses in psychological well-being, physical health, the social sphere (friendships, relationships with partners and family members, and experiences of death), spiritual losses (loss of freedom and identity), leisure time (travel, recreational activities and physical exercise), and different losses related to university studies (motivation and enthusiasm and clinical practices). Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant losses among physiotherapy students, with losses in the social sphere being the most prevalent. This study can serve as a foundation for developing resources aimed at enhancing the well-being of physiotherapy students, promoting optimal academic performance, improving self-care, and reducing psychosocial problems.

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Analysis of losses in physiotherapy students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a phenomenological approach

Terrón-Pérez,

Cortes-Amador,

Portolés-Simeó

2024

BMC Psychol

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“…Other GM approaches which involve manipulation or alteration of genes may enable the development of new lines which are more productive, able to digest lower quality foods without adverse effects, resistant to common pests and diseases, or have specific genetic disorders or predispositions removed entirely from the genome. However GM technology still carries considerable risks in that the process of insertion of genes is not perfect and the outcome often uncertain (as demonstrated by the case of the Beltsville pigs in the US in 1985), which can result in further adverse welfare issues for the animal as well as incurring additional costs (Christiansen & Sandoe, 2000;Pascalev, 2006). The impact of alteration of the gene pool through removal or addition of specific genes also has to be considered as a sustainability issue.…”

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“…Not least among the arguments presented in relation to the application of genomic technologies are those related to ethical issues, which may apply to consideration of the negative or positive impacts of genomic technologies on animal welfare (Pascalev 2006;Palmer 2012), economic factors such as impacts on the livelihoods of primary producers who adopt or do not adopt genomics utilised in animal breeding (Menozzi et al, 2012), or societal concerns about risks to human or animal health, the environment, or consumer choice regarding the products of such technologies (e.g. see inter alia Kaiser, 2005;Frewer et al, 2013a).…”

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Ethical Issues and Potential Stakeholder Priorities Associated with the Application of Genomic Technologies Applied to Animal Production Systems

Coles

Frewer

Goddard

2015

J Agric Environ Ethics

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This study considered the range of ethical issues and potential stakeholder priorities associated with the application of genomic technologies applied to animal production systems, in particular those which utilised genomic technologies in accelerated breeding rather than the application of genetic modification. A literature review was used to inform the development of an ethical matrix, which was used to scope the potential perspectives of different agents regarding the acceptability of genomic technologies, as opposed to genetic modification (GM) techniques applied to animal production systems. There are very few studies carried out on stakeholder (including consumer) attitudes regarding the application of genomics to animal production in the human food chain and it may be that this technology is perceived as no more than an extension of traditional breeding techniques. While this is an area which needs more research, it would appear from this study that genomics, because it avoids many of the disadvantages and consumer perceptions associated with GM, is likely to prove a more publicly acceptable route than is GM for the development of healthier and more productive animals. However, stakeholders also need to have an approach to the moral status of the animals involved that finds credibility and acceptability with civil society.

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“…My personal belief is that Homo sapiens sapiens had a special path in evolution, making him superior to the other animals (according to Bible he was created "in the image and likeness of God"). For this reason, I agree that, as animals have a certain capacity for suffering, they should be entitled to some rights, which are, however, subordinate to human rights (Warren, 1983; cited by Pascalev, 2006). In fact, most Western nations have promulgated laws and followed policies that acknowledge the sentient nature of animals, their capacity to experience pain, their awareness of themselves and their environment, and the need and obligation on the part of humans to treat animals (including farm animals) in a respectful and humane way (Pascalev, 2006).…”

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Preface

2009

Italian Journal of Animal Science

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We and they: Animal welfare in the era of advanced agricultural biotechnology

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Analysis of losses in physiotherapy students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a phenomenological approach

Analysis of losses in physiotherapy students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a phenomenological approach

Ethical Issues and Potential Stakeholder Priorities Associated with the Application of Genomic Technologies Applied to Animal Production Systems

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