karol orzechowski, Author at Faunalytics

Apr 2 2015 | karol orzechowski

Beating The “Backfire Effect”

It's common sense that when we learn that previously-believed information is false, then we’ll change our beliefs to fit with the new information. Right? READ MORE

Apr 1 2015 | karol orzechowski

Rethinking Dog Breed Identification in Veterinary Practice

The visual identification of dog breeds is made more difficult when assessing mixed breed dogs. This paper examines whether it is useful for veterinarians to attempt to visually identify mixed breed dogs, especially as a means of predicting future health problems that may be associated with certain breeds. The study recommends that animal hospitals adopt a policy of not using visual identification, and instead explain to their clientele that only purebred or DNA tested dogs will be identified by breed, while others should be identified in different, non-breed specific ways. READ MORE

Mar 31 2015 | karol orzechowski

The Connection Between Domestic Violence And Animal Cruelty In Puerto Rico: An Anthropological Study

This study of Porto Rican domestic violence, with a focus on companion animals, echoed many of the same dynamics found in other countries. READ MORE

Mar 30 2015 | karol orzechowski

The Significance Of Sensory Appeal For Reduced Meat Consumption

Reducing meat consumption, as animal advocates know, is an extremely difficult challenge. This research found that more personal reasons for reducing meat consumption were more effective than environmental or ethical appeals. READ MORE

Mar 27 2015 | karol orzechowski

Shedding Ultraviolet Light On Welfare In Laboratory Rodents: Suggestions For Further Research And Refinement

The addition of UV lights to rat and mice enclosures would make a significant improvement to the currently inadequate welfare standards of research rats and mice. READ MORE

Mar 26 2015 | karol orzechowski

Living Planet Report, 2014

The WWF's Living Planet Report uses something called the Living Planet Index (LPI) to track changes in biodiversity globally. The 2014 report shows a huge decline in LPI between 1970 and 2010, with oceans and freshwater species declining rapidly. READ MORE

Mar 25 2015 | karol orzechowski

Cat Metaphors In Malay And English Proverbs

This study examined English and Malay proverbs related to cats, in order to evaluate how cats are viewed in each respective culture. READ MORE

Mar 24 2015 | karol orzechowski

Shock Avoidance By Discrimination Learning In The Shore Crab (Carcinus Maenas) Is Consistent With A Key Criterion For Pain

This ethically questionable study tested whether wild shore crabs feel pain by subjecting them to a series of electrical shocks. READ MORE

Mar 23 2015 | karol orzechowski

Effect of Steps to Promote Higher Levels of Farm Animal Welfare across the EU: Societal versus Animal Scientists’ Perceptions.

Entrenching animal welfare standards into policy is often the result of a long legislative process. And evaluating the impact of these changes can take just as much effort. This study looks at the implementation of different animal welfare policies in the EU, and asks various stakeholders, from farmers to consumers, their opinions on how effective, efficient, and useful the different welfare measures are. The findings show that there is a delicate balance between what NGOs and consumers want, and that sometimes there is a disconnect between NGOs' priorities and what consumers see as important issues. READ MORE

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