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Journal articles on the topic "Working canines"
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Corse, Teija, Chelsea Firth, John Burke, Kenneth Schor, James F. Koterski, Sabrina McGraw, Nancy Vincent-Johnson, and Lori Gordon. "Operation Canine Lifeline: Recommendations for Enhancing Prehospital Care for Government Working Dogs." Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness 11, no. 1 (December 15, 2016): 15–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2016.171.
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AbstractOperation Canine Lifeline was a tabletop exercise developed by students and faculty of Boston University School of Medicine’s Healthcare Emergency Management master’s program. The tabletop exercise led to discussion on current protocols for canines working in the field, what occurs if a canine encounters a toxin in the field, and what to do in situations of national security that require working with civilian agencies. This discussion led to the creation of a set of recommendations around providing prehospital veterinary care to government working dogs. The recommendations include a government-run veterinary toxicology hotline for the sole use of the government, issuing handlers deployment kits and preprogrammed smartphones that contain information on the care practices for dogs, and an increased effort for civilian integration, through local emergency medical services, in the emergency care of government canines. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2017;11:15–20)
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Essler, Jennifer L., Paige G. Smith, Danielle Berger, Elizabeth Gregorio, M. Ross Pennington, Amanda McGuire, Kenneth G. Furton, and Cynthia M. Otto. "A Randomized Cross-Over Trial Comparing the Effect of Intramuscular Versus Intranasal Naloxone Reversal of Intravenous Fentanyl on Odor Detection in Working Dogs." Animals 9, no. 6 (June 22, 2019): 385. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani9060385.
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Fentanyl is a potent opioid used clinically as a pain medication and anesthetic but has recently seen a sharp rise as an illicit street drug. The potency of fentanyl means mucous membrane exposure to a small amount of the drug can expose first responders, including working canines, to accidental overdose. Naloxone, a fast-acting opioid antagonist administered intranasally (IN) or intramuscularly (IM) is currently carried by emergency personnel in the case of accidental exposure in both humans and canines. Despite the fact that law enforcement relies heavily on the olfactory abilities of canine officers, the effects of fentanyl exposure and subsequent reversal by naloxone on the olfactory performance of canines are unknown. In a block-randomized, crossover trial, we tested the effects of IN and IM naloxone on the abilities of working dogs to recognize the odor of Universal Detection Calibrant (UDC) prior to, and two, 24, and 48 h after intravenous fentanyl sedation and naloxone reversal. No detectable influence of fentanyl sedation and naloxone reversal on the dogs’ olfactory abilities was detected. We also found no difference in olfactory abilities when dogs received IN or IM naloxone. Together, results suggest no evidence that exposure to intravenous fentanyl followed by naloxone reversal impairs canine olfactory ability under these conditions.
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Hajeer, Mohammad Y., Siba E. Hassan, Osama H. Alali, and Ayham S. Kaddah. "The Effect of Using Self-ligating Brackets on Maxillary Canine Retraction: A Split-mouth Design Randomized Controlled Trial." Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice 17, no. 6 (2016): 496–503. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1879.
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ABSTRACT Introduction The results of previous studies about the efficacy of using self-ligating brackets (SLBs) in controlling canine movement during retraction are not in harmony. Therefore, the current study aimed to compare the effects of using new passive SLBs on maxillary canine retraction with sliding mechanics vs conventional ligating brackets (CLBs) tied with metal ligatures. Materials and methods The sample comprised 15 adult patients (4 males, 11 females; 18–24 years) requiring bilateral extraction of maxillary first premolars. Units of randomization are the left or right maxillary canines within the same patient. The two maxillary canines in each patient were randomly assigned to one of the two groups in a simple split-mouth design. The canines in the SLBs group (n = 15) were bracketed with SLBs (Damon Q™), while the canines in the CLBs group (n = 15) were bracketed with conventional brackets (Mini Master Series). Transpalatal bars were used for anchorage. After leveling and alignment, 0.019 × 0.025ʺ stainless steel working archwires were placed. Canines were retracted using a nickel-titanium close-coil springs with a 150 gm force. The amount and rate of maxillary canine retraction, canine rotation, and loss of anchorage were measured on study models collected at the beginning of canine retraction (T0) and 12 weeks later (T1). Differences were analyzed using paired-samples t-tests. Results The effect differences were statistically significant (p < 0.001). Using Damon Q™ SLBs, the amount and rate of canine retraction were greater, while canine rotation and anchorage loss were less. Conclusion From a clinical perspective, extraction space closure can be accomplished more effectively using SLBs. Clinical significance Self-ligating brackets gave better results compared to the CLBs in terms of rate of movement, amount of canine rotation following extraction, and anchorage loss. How to cite this article Hassan SE, Hajeer MY, Alali OH, Kaddah AS. The Effect of Using Self-ligating Brackets on Maxillary Canine Retraction: A Split-mouth Design Randomized Controlled Trial. J Contemp Dent Pract 2016;17(6):496-503.
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Grebenkemper, John, Adela Morris, Brian F. Byrd, and Laurel Engbring. "Applying Canine Detection in Support of Collaborative Archaeology." Advances in Archaeological Practice 9, no. 3 (July 9, 2021): 226–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/aap.2021.12.
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AbstractThis article explores the use of specially trained canines to detect the location of human burials in nonmodern archaeological contexts. It discusses the history of the discipline, training and field methods, the importance of developing a working relationship with descendant communities, project examples, an assessment of canine detection effectiveness, and ways to select a canine detection team. The article highlights how the application of canine detection training and protocols to the archaeological record makes it possible to locate potential precontact Native American burial areas without ground disturbance. In some cases, probable burial areas located by canines can be confidentially mapped to ensure avoidance during upcoming construction projects. For a variety of reasons, many Native American communities have been wary of embracing this new method to locate ancestral burials. Today, however, canine detection is widely accepted by many tribal groups in California to locate ancestral burials that might be impacted by construction. Although additional controlled studies and rigorous field laboratory experiments are needed to understand the range of variation in efficacy fully, available results in both North America and Europe demonstrate that specially trained canines can often accurately locate human burials that are more than a thousand years old to within a few meters.
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Kelley, R. L. "745 How nutritional requirements differ among various working canines." Journal of Animal Science 95, suppl_4 (August 1, 2017): 362. http://dx.doi.org/10.2527/asasann.2017.745.
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Stojanac, Igor, Milica Premovic, Milan Drobac, Bojana Ramic, and Ljubomir Petrovic. "Clinical features and endodontic treatment of two-rooted mandibular canines: Report of four cases." Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo 142, no. 9-10 (2014): 592–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/sarh1410592s.
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Introduction. Predictable endodontic treatment depends on the dentist?s knowledge about root canal morphology and its possible anatomic variations. The majority of mandibular canines have one root and root canal, but 15% may have two canals and a smaller number may have two distinct roots. The following clinical reports describe endodontic treatment of mandibular canines with two roots and two root canals. Outline of Cases. Four clinical case reports are presented to exemplify anatomical variation in the human mandibular canine. Detailed analysis of the preoperative radiographs and careful examination of the pulp chamber floor detected the presence of two root canal orifices in all canines. Working length was determined with an electronic apex locator and biomechanical preparation was carried out by using engine driven BioRaCe Ni-Ti rotary instruments in a crown-down manner, followed by copious irrigation with 1% sodium hypochlorite. Definitive obturation was performed using cold lateral condensation with gutta-percha cones and Top Seal paste. The treatment outcome was evaluated using postoperative radiographs. Conclusion. Endodontists should be aware of anatomical variations of the treated teeth, and should never presume that canal systems are simple.
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Helton, William S. "Canine Factors: Bridging the Gap between Human Factors and Comparative Psychology." Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 49, no. 10 (September 2005): 876–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/154193120504901001.
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Working dogs have proven to be highly accurate and flexible extensions of our human senses. These trained dogs are increasingly employed in a multitude of occupational roles. The study of these highly trained working dogs bridges the gap between Human Factors and Comparative Psychology and offers many points of potentially fruitful exchange. The present paper presents two examples of issues where Human Factors and Comparative Psychologists share a common interest: expertise development and sustained attention. Dogs are, perhaps, unique among nonhuman animals in their adaptation to human culture and are amazingly flexible, often serving as human surrogates. Many issues discussed and investigated in the Human Factors literature are also relevant to the study of working canines and the study of working canines may enhance the Human Factors literature.
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Hart, Lynette A., R. Lee Zasloff, Sandy Bryson, and Sara L. Christensen. "The Role of Police Dogs as Companions and Working Partners." Psychological Reports 86, no. 1 (February 2000): 190–202. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pr0.2000.86.1.190.
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Written responses to a questionnaire by 255 officers who used canines in police work were assessed. Almost all officers frequently played with, talked to, petted, and brushed their dogs and believed the dogs benefitted their health and well-being. Officers whose dogs slept indoors, often in the same bedroom, generally said they loved their dogs and they described their dogs as calm rather than active, as indicated by a multiple correspondence analysis. These 96 officers more than the 154 officers whose dogs slept outdoors or in kennels also planned to remain in canine work. Although departments often assumed responsibility for purchasing the dogs, the more experienced officers usually were involved in the final selection of dogs (logistic regression: p <. 0001). Compared with 94 officers not involved in selecting their dogs, 106 officers with a specific role in selecting their dogs planned to stay in canine work, as shown by a multiple correspondence analysis. They believed the dogs had saved their lives ( p <. 01). Over-all, officers reported spending 4.1 hr. on-duty and 2.9 hr. off-duty per week training their dogs, and also played with them for 6.5 hr. per week, assuring a regular pattern of exercise for the officers. Virtually all officers valued canine service and believed the dogs enhanced the department's effectiveness. This study showed that both close companionship with the dog and involvement in selecting the dog were associated both with satisfaction with the dog and with working as a canine officer.
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Perry, Erin B., Dakota R. Discepolo, Stephen Y. Liang, and Eileen K. Jenkins. "Removal of Aerosolized Contaminants from Working Canines via a Field Wipe-Down Procedure." Animals 11, no. 1 (January 8, 2021): 120. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani11010120.
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Evidence-based canine decontamination protocols are underrepresented in the veterinary literature. Aerosolized microbiological and chemical contaminants can pose a risk in deployment environments highlighting the need for improved canine field decontamination strategies. Prior work has established the efficacy of traditional, water-intensive methods on contaminant removal from the coat of the working canine; however, it is not known if similar reductions can be achieved with simple field expedient methods when resources are limited. The objective of this study was to measure the reduction of aerosolized contamination via a practical “wipe-down” procedure performed on working canine coats contaminated with a fluorescent, non-toxic, water-based aerosol. Disposable, lint-free towels were saturated with one of three treatments: water, 2% chlorhexidine gluconate scrub (CHX), or 7.5% povidone-iodine scrub (PVD). Both CHX and PVD were diluted at a 1:4 ratio. Treatments were randomly assigned to one of three quadrants established across the shoulders and back of commonly utilized working dog breeds (Labrador retrievers, n = 16; German shepherds, n = 16). The fourth quadrant remained unwiped, thus serving as a control. Reduction in fluorescent marker contamination was measured and compared across all quadrants. PVD demonstrated greater marker reduction compared to CHX or water in both breeds (p < 0.0001). Reduction was similar between CHX or water in Labradors (p = 0.86) and shepherds (p = 0.06). Effective wipe-down strategies using common veterinary cleansers should be further investigated and incorporated into decontamination practices to safeguard working canine health and prevent cross-contamination of human personnel working with these animals.
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Perry, Erin B., Dakota R. Discepolo, Stephen Y. Liang, and Eileen K. Jenkins. "Removal of Aerosolized Contaminants from Working Canines via a Field Wipe-Down Procedure." Animals 11, no. 1 (January 8, 2021): 120. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani11010120.
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Evidence-based canine decontamination protocols are underrepresented in the veterinary literature. Aerosolized microbiological and chemical contaminants can pose a risk in deployment environments highlighting the need for improved canine field decontamination strategies. Prior work has established the efficacy of traditional, water-intensive methods on contaminant removal from the coat of the working canine; however, it is not known if similar reductions can be achieved with simple field expedient methods when resources are limited. The objective of this study was to measure the reduction of aerosolized contamination via a practical “wipe-down” procedure performed on working canine coats contaminated with a fluorescent, non-toxic, water-based aerosol. Disposable, lint-free towels were saturated with one of three treatments: water, 2% chlorhexidine gluconate scrub (CHX), or 7.5% povidone-iodine scrub (PVD). Both CHX and PVD were diluted at a 1:4 ratio. Treatments were randomly assigned to one of three quadrants established across the shoulders and back of commonly utilized working dog breeds (Labrador retrievers, n = 16; German shepherds, n = 16). The fourth quadrant remained unwiped, thus serving as a control. Reduction in fluorescent marker contamination was measured and compared across all quadrants. PVD demonstrated greater marker reduction compared to CHX or water in both breeds (p < 0.0001). Reduction was similar between CHX or water in Labradors (p = 0.86) and shepherds (p = 0.06). Effective wipe-down strategies using common veterinary cleansers should be further investigated and incorporated into decontamination practices to safeguard working canine health and prevent cross-contamination of human personnel working with these animals.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Working canines"
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Powell, Ellie B. "Impacts of cleanser, material type, methods for cleaning and training on canine decontamination." OpenSIUC, 2018. https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/theses/2275.
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Search-and -rescue (SAR) teams spend days and sometimes weeks in the field following a disaster. After completing their assigned mission, handlers and canines return to base, potentially bringing contaminated material with them. There were 3 objectives for this study; (1) the effects of cleanser and equipment materials on the efficiency of decontamination protocols, (2) the effects of improved treatments on the efficiency of decontamination protocols and (3) the use of field kits and improved training on decontamination techniques in the field. In the first study, straps (n = 54) were cut from biothane, leather and nylon. Straps were washed with three kinds of cleansers; Dawn dishwashing detergent, Johnson and Johnson’s Head-to-toe baby wash and Simple Green. In addition, three different types of treatments: 5-minute soak (A), double 5-minute soak (B) and a 3-minute soak with a 2-minute agitation (C). In the second study, straps (n = 40) of leather and nylon were utilized. Unlike the previous study, only Dawn dishwashing detergent and Johnson and Johnson’s Head-To-Toe-Baby Wash were selected as cleansers for decontamination. In addition, improved treatments (PW or SK) were created and utilized to further decontaminant the straps. The finally part of the study utilized canine teams (n = 10), composed of canine and handlers and were randomly assigned to one of two groups. Groups were structured as follows: TRAINED (n = 5) received 30-minutes of interactive training (using the illustrated guide contained in the kit) on proper utilization of equipment provided; UNTRAINED (n = 5) received the same field kit and an illustrated guide with no interactive training. An oil-based pseudocontaminant (GloGerm®) was topically applied to the straps in the first two studies and then to four anatomic sites on the canine participants: cranial neck, between the shoulder blades, left medial hindlimb and hind left paw in the last study. Pre- and post-images were taken of the straps and at the four anatomical locations prior to and following decontamination. Images were analyzed via two methods 1) categorical scores; 2) measured fluorescent reduction. Categorical scores were assigned, using two blinded reviewers (Venable et. al., 2017). The categorical scores were allotted as follows: 0 = <24% contaminant reduction; 1 = 25-50% contaminant reduction; 2 = 51-75% contaminant reduction; and 3 = >76% contaminant reduction (Lee et al., 2014). No score discrepancies >1 were observed between reviewers. Score data were analyzed using SAS version 9.4 (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC), as a Chi Square with PROC FREQ and measurement data were analyzed using PROC ANOVA. Results in the first study indicate that material (P = .2331), cleanser (P = .2156) and treatment (P = .9139) had no effect on contaminant reduction. However, when treatments were improved in the second study, power wash was more effective at contaminant reduction (P = .0004). In addition, material was also determined to have an effect on decontamination (P = .0135). Although, the kind of cleanser used had no effect (P = .3564). Additionally, in the last study, TRAINED handlers were more effective at contamination reduction (P = .0093) as compared to their UNTRAINED counterparts. The initial results indicate that no combination of material, cleanser or treatment had any effect on reducing the oil-based contaminants. Nevertheless, with improved treatments there is a potential to more thoroughly decontaminate the collars and leashes. In addition, study three indicates that handlers, when properly trained, can achieve reduction of oil-based contaminants with a basic field kit and a garden hose. These data have implications for management of canines in the field that may be exposed to unknown substances and require timely decontamination.
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Discepolo, Dakota Rose. "WORKING CANINE DECONTAMINATION: EFFECT OF CLEANSER & SERIAL DECONTAMINATION ON DERMAL BARRIER FUNCTION." OpenSIUC, 2021. https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/theses/2809.
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Working canines provide a key service to society. During their work, they may be exposed to various environmental contaminants. Unfortunately, previous work has shown that current working canine decontamination protocols are lacking in efficacy (Venable et al., 2017). Furthermore, little work has been done to explore cleanser options and serial decontamination. Therefore, we designed two studies to investigate the impact of cleanser on contaminant removal, and the impact of serial cleanser application on canine dermal health and skin barrier function when applied daily for 14 days. Both studies were approved by the Southern Illinois University Institutional Animal Use and Care Committee (#15-032, #19-031) prior to initiation of the work. Treatments for analysis of cleansers for canine decontamination included Dawn, povidone surgical scrub, chlorohexidine surgical Scrub, or water. Each treatment was balanced by coat type (long; short). A fluorescent marker was used to determine efficacy in contaminant reduction. Significant decreases associated with coat type (P < 0.0082) and cleanser (P < 0.0001) were measured for dermal pH. Additionally, treatment impacted TEWL (P = 0.0049). Yet, TEWL was unaffected by coat type (P = 0.4881). Visual scoring of images revealed that all cleansers were more successful at reduction when compared to control (P < 0.0001). However, software analysis software, yielded no differences in treatment (P = 0.5567). Interestingly, we found a significant correlation between the visual scores and the Image J (P = 0.0006). Repeated decontamination on 8 (n= 8) Labrador retrievers significantly increased TEWL (P< 0.0001) through day 21 and then decreasing the remainder of the study. Similarly, sebum data was also impacted by repeated daily decontamination efforts, decreasing during bathing and then increasing (P =0.0387). Higher sebum values are seen later in the study and may be associated with recovery. In contrast, moisture content (P = 0.3842) and pH (P = 0.7462), were unaffected by repeated decontamination. Interestingly, dander scores assessed on the back were worsened by repeated decontamination (P = 0.0222) but dander scores assessed across the whole body were unaffected (P = 0.1804). Coat shine was unaffected by decontamination (P = 0.1156) similar to coat softness (P = 0.3418). Overall coat condition remained unchanged as a result of repeated decontamination efforts (P= 0.9466). These data reveal that daily decontamination impacts dermal function, potentially increasing the animal’s health risk.
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Vidal, Rui André Carvalho. "Rastreio de agentes de doenças caninas de transmissão vectorial numa população de cães com funções militares e policiais." Master's thesis, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa. Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/5469.
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Dissertação de Mestrado Integrado em Medicina VeterináriaO presente estudo reporta um rastreio de doenças caninas de transmissão vectorial (do inglês Canine Vector Borne Diseases – CVBD) em cães polícias/militares da Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR). Nos últimos anos as CVBD representam uma problemática crescente na Europa, em virtude da alteração/expansão dos padrões de distribuição em regiões endémicas e não endémicas. Em Portugal os cães estão expostos à infecção por vários agentes transmitidos por vectores, como protozoários, bactérias e helmintes. Carraças, flebótomos e mosquitos são alguns dos vectores, destes agentes, no cão. Por estarem frequentemente expostos a habitats propícios ao desenvolvimento de vectores, os cães com funções militares ou policiais estão entre os grupos de risco, embora actualmente não se disponham de dados relativos ao impacto destes agentes em cães de trabalho assintomáticos. De modo a contribuir para este conhecimento, colheram-se amostras de sangue total de 129 cães assintomáticos do efectivo da GNR e procedeu-se a um rastreio de agentes transmitidos por vectores. As amostras foram pesquisadas pelo teste de Knott e esfregaço sanguíneo para a presença de microfilárias e hemoparasitas, como Babesia, Mycoplasma, Ehrlichia, Hepatozoon e Anaplasma; foi ainda realizada Imunofluorescência Indirecta (IFI) para detecção de anticorpos de Leishmania infantum. Um total de oito cães (6,2%) demonstrou infecção por um único agente: três positivos para Mycoplasma spp. (2,3%), dois evidenciaram presença de anticorpos anti-Leishmania infantum (1,6%), assim como dois casos de Babesia spp. (1,6%), e um de microfilárias de Dirofilaria immitis (0,8%). Apesar de todas as medidas direccionadas para a prevenção de CVBD, estes resultados devem suscitar um alerta sobre a exposição à infecção desta população de cães polícias/militares. Adicionalmente, este rastreio foi efectuado em animais assintomáticos, um contexto que não favorece a sensibilidade de alguns dos métodos de detecção usados, e como tal, estes resultados podem subestimar o número real de infecções na população. Finalmente, alguns dos agentes de CVBD apresentam risco zoonótico, pelo que animais infectados de forma sub-clínica tornam-se reservatórios inaparentes de infecção.
ABSTRACT - Survey of canine vector borne diseases in police/militay working dogs - The following study reports a survey for Canine Vector Borne Diseases (CVBD) on military and police working dogs from Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR – Portuguese Republican National Guard) a security force with military status. In recent years, CVBD have been a major issue in Europe due to changing/expanding distribution patterns along endemic and previously non-endemic areas. In Portugal, dogs are at risk of becoming infected by different vector-borne pathogens, including protozoa, bacteria, and helminths. Ticks, phlebotomine sand flies, and mosquitoes are recognized as vectors of some of these pathogens in dogs. Military and police working dogs are among the high risk groups by being frequently exposed to habitats suitable for vector development, though data concerning the impact of these agents among asymptomatic working dogs is not available. To address this issue, whole blood samples were collected from 129 assymptomatic GNR police/military dogs and screened for vector-borne pathogens. The Knott test and Giemsa stained blood smears were performed on all samples, to detect the presence of microfilarie and hemoparasites such as Babesia, Mycoplasma, Ehrlichia, Hepatozoon and Anaplasma; as well as an Indirect Fluorescent Antibody Technique (IFAT) to detect Leishmania infantum antibodies. A total of 8 dogs (6,2%) showed single infections by one of these agents: three dogs (2,3%) were positive for Mycoplasma spp. (presumably Mycoplasma haemocanis); Leishmania infantum antibodies were present in two dogs (1,6 %); Babesia spp. was also identified in 2 dogs (1,6%); and Dirofilaria immitis microfilarie were present in one dog (0,8%). Despite all measures already applied to prevent CVBD, these findings raise some concern over the exposure to infection in these police/military working dogs. Furthermore, the screening was conducted on asymptomatic animals, which do not provide the optimal targets for some of the methods applied here, and therefore it is possible that these results underestimate the real number of infections in the sample. Finally, sub clinically infected dogs can be unrecognized reservoirs for some CVBD-causing pathogens that pose a zoonotic concern.
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Bjällerhag, Nathalie. "Behaviours and experiences as indicators for the result in a behavioural test for dogs." Thesis, Linköpings universitet, Biologi, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-118503.
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In 2005 Swedish Armed Forces (SAF) started a breeding program of military working dogs. The dogs leave SAF’s kennel at an age of 8 weeks and live with puppy raisers. To evaluate the suitability of dogs for military work the dogs conduct a behavioural test at an age of 15-18 months. An “Index value” is extracted from this behavioural test. The puppy raisers answered a modified version of Canine Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ) when the dogs were approximately 12 months old. Answered questionnaires and results from the behavioural test were obtained for 59 dogs. Dogs that had passed the behavioural test had tendency for higher scores for “Trainability” (p = 0.078) and “If lived with other animals” (p = 0.066). Failing dogs had significantly higher score for “Stranger Directed Fear” (p = 0.006), ”Non-Social Fear” (p = 0.005), “Dog Directed Fear” (p = 0.021), “Hours of daily activation” (p = 0.001), “Mounting objects” (p = 0.012), and a tendency for higher risk of “Urinating when home alone” (p = 0.058). In a regressions between the “Index value” and the values of the questions from C-BARQ, the “Index value” was negatively correlated to “Stranger Directed Fear” (p = 0.002), “Non-social Fear” (p = 0.003), and “Dog Directed Fear” (p = 0.006). The “Index value” was positively correlated to “Trainability” (p = 0.013), “Hours left home alone” (p=0.043), “Hyperactive” (p = 0.018), “Chases shadows/light spots” (p = 0.043), and a positive tendency for “Chewing on inappropriate objects” (p = 0.075). From a PCA at the categories in C-BARQ, 3 components were extracted. All three components had a correlation to the “Index value”. The results show that the use of C-BARQ can indicate whether the dog will pass the behavioural test or not.
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VENEZIANI, GLAUCO R. "Desenvolvimento de um objeto simulador "Canis Morphic" utilizando impressora 3D para aplicação em dosimetria na área de radioterapia veterinária." reponame:Repositório Institucional do IPEN, 2017. http://repositorio.ipen.br:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/27967.
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O aumento na longevidade humana fez surgir uma série de doenças com a idade; em contrapartida o avanço da medicina possibilitou o diagnóstico precoce e o tratamento de várias doenças antes incuráveis. Esse cenário atual estendese também aos animais domésticos (cães e gatos - PETs) que dobraram sua expectativa de vida nas últimas décadas, fato que os humanos demoraram séculos para alcançar. Do mesmo modo que os humanos, esse aumento na longevidade dos animais veio acompanhado de doenças relacionadas com a idade, entre elas o câncer. Uma das terapias utilizadas atualmente no tratamento do câncer é a radioterapia, técnica que utiliza a radiação ionizante para destruir as células tumorais (volume-alvo) com mínimo prejuízo aos tecidos circunvizinhos sadios (órgãos de risco). Essa técnica exige a realização periódica de testes de controle de qualidade, incluindo a dosimetria com a utilização de objetos simuladores equivalentes ao tecido, de modo a verificar a dose de radiação recebida pelo paciente em tratamento e compará-la posteriormente com a dose de radiação calculada pelo sistema de planejamento. A rápida expansão do mercado de impressoras 3D abriu caminho para uma revolução na área da saúde. Atualmente os objetos simuladores por impressão 3D estão sendo usados em planejamentos de Radioterapia para a localização espacial e mapeamento das curvas de isodose, realizando, assim, um planejamento mais personalizado para cada campo de radiação, além da confecção de implantes dentais, customização de próteses e confecção de bólus. Diante do exposto esse trabalho projetou e desenvolveu um objeto simulador chamado de \"Canis Morphic\" utilizando uma impressora 3D e materiais tecido-equivalentes para a realização dos testes de controle de qualidade e otimização das doses na área de Radioterapia em animais (cães). Os resultados obtidos demonstraram-se promissores na área de criação de simuladores por impressão 3D, com materiais de baixo custo, para aplicação no controle de qualidade em Radioterapia veterinária.
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Chen, Wan-Jung, and 陳婉榕. "Study on the Legal Framework of Governmental Working Canines in Taiwan." Thesis, 2019. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/m9wr97.
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Although governmental working canines have been used for years, they receive little attention, not to mention the discussion in the legal field. This thesis aims to research the employment of governmental working canines and the legal issues of human rights and animal welfare arising from it. This thesis focuses on three aspects. First, the legal characteristic of the law enforcement duties performed by governmental working canines. The thesis looks into the two main duties— ‘sniff’ and ‘bite’— and uses cases, regulations and academic articles in the U.S.A. for reference. Secondly, the organizational structure of governmental working canines. By researching the present organizational structures of governmental working canines in all government agencies, the essay seeks to find the defects in them and propose solutions. Thirdly, the conflict between the system designed for governmental working canines and animal welfare. This thesis, from the perspective of animal protection, analyzes whether the current systems— including the source of supply, care, training, employment and retirement of governmental working canines— are sufficient in providing protection to the canines. Specific suggestions are made to amend the current systems to enhance protection. Through the analyses and reviews of the above mentioned three angles, this thesis aims to establish an image of the legal system of government working canines so that there are clear rules for government agencies to follow. Furthermore, these rules can serve to safeguard human rights and increase the welfare of governmental working canines, too.
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Radtke, Storm. "The prevalence and selected risk factors of musculoskeletal injuries affecting working canines in KwaZulu-Natal." Thesis, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1775.
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Submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2016.Background Dog agility has become one of the most popular canine sport disciplines, growing annually with many owners enrolling their canines without an educated understanding of what the sport of agility entails. Various factors have been identified that can contribute to the injury of the agility dog, these include coming into contact with the agility equipment, the experience of the dog, nutrition, supplementation, handler training in warm up technique and participation in additional sporting activities such as flyball, and risk factors such as breed, sex and age of the dog have been shown to have an impact on the prevalence and type of injury that sporting dogs are at risk for, most commonly, injuries to the shoulder, wrists, hip and an extensive range of soft tissue injuries. There is a significant knowledge gap in the literature that describes injury prevalence, profiles and the potential risks facing the sporting canine participants in a South African context and that, as more and more owners are seeking out CAM therapies such as chiropractic, literature is needed in order to enable these owners and veterinary chiropractors to better understand the risk that the sport of agility entails. Chiropractic treatment can offer both treatment and prevention, from enhancing the performance of the canine athlete, allowing them to compete more effectively and for a longer period at national and international level, to improving the quality of life of the geriatric canine patient. Aim The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and selected risk factors of musculoskeletal conditions affecting working canines registered in the herding breed category in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Study Design This study was a cross sectional, prospective survey of sporting canine owners registered with the KZNDAA. The study employed a quantitative descriptive design. Participants The study comprised of 70 dogs registered to 38 owners who are affiliated with the KZNDAA. Methodology Potential participants were identified on the KZNDAA membership list. These members were approached by the researcher at registered agility shows and invited to participate in the study. Once it has been established that the owners and the canines met the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study, participants were required to sign a letter of information and confidentiality and a consent form and were included as participants in the study. The research questionnaire was then given to participants, who then completed the questionnaire on site and returned it by hand to the researcher. Data was captured on excel and transferred to IBM SPSS version 23. A p value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation and range were used to describe continuous variables which were normally distributed, while median and inter-quartile range were used for skew variables. Categorical variables were summarized using frequency tables. Associations between lifetime prevalence and risk factors were tested using Pearson’s chi square tests for categorical risk factors, or Fischer’s Exact tests for continuous variables. Results The period prevalence of MS conditions was found to be 8.5% and the lifetime prevalence 45.8%. Injuries were found to occur most often during play, followed by injury during agility competition, a very small percentage of the injuries incurred were due to direct contact with agility equipment. Shoulders and hips were the areas most commonly affected, with arthritis and DJD being the most prevalent type of conditions and muscular strains being the most prevalent type of injury. The breed with the highest prevalence of injury was the Border Collie(63%). Neutered males had the highest prevalence of injury (52%), followed by spayed females (30%). The 8-10 year old category had the highest prevalence of injury (30%), followed by the 2-4 year old category (22%). Large breed dogs in the 15-20kg weight category had the highest prevalence of MS injury (40%). Dogs participating in dog jumping showed a decreased risk of MS injury, while dogs participating in flyball showed an increased risk of developing MS injuries. Handlers with training in specific warm up techniques showed a decreased risk of having dogs developing MS injury. Reverse casualty associations were found between the increased risk of MS injury and dogs fed on Hills specific diets, dogs supplemented with glucosamine and chondroitin, and dogs currently receiving anti-inflammatories. Conclusion The prevalence of musculoskeletal (MS) injuries in agility dogs in KZN is low when compared to studies done outside of South Africa. Factors such as breed, age, sex, and weight of the dog influence the prevalence of MS conditions. Risk factors influencing the development of MS conditions include contact with the equipment, nutrition, participation in other sporting activities and whether warm up periods are allowed. A larger population is needed in order to further analyse the risk of injury in sporting dogs in a South African context.
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Macedo, Mafalda Sofia Oliveira. "Estudo das alterações dentárias em cães polícia." Master's thesis, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10437/8243.
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Orientação: João Requicha, Raquel MatosOs cães polícia fazem parte de um binómio homem/cão com o tratador que os treina diariamente consoante as suas aptidões e especialidade de trabalho a que se destinam, como por exemplo, patrulhamento e ordem pública, busca e deteção de armas e estupefacientes ou de explosivos, busca e salvamento e intervenção tática. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar as alterações dentárias de uma população de 81 cães de trabalho do Grupo Operacional de Cinotecnia da Polícia de Segurança Pública da Unidade Especial de Polícia (GOC-PSP) em Belas (Portugal) e relacionar as alterações observadas com o tipo de trabalho do animal, com o comportamento durante o treino canino policial e com os cuidados profiláticos da doença periodontal. A avaliação das alterações estomatológico-dentárias baseou-se no exame físico geral e da cavidade oral com o animal acordado e registo das observações no odontograma. Um inquérito individual aos tratadores de cada animal foi realizado para registo do tipo de alimentação e maneio médico-veterinário, dos aspetos relacionados com o comportamento, bem-estar animal e treino e dos cuidados de saúde oral e dentária. Foram incluídos na análise 73 animais, pelo facto de sete estarem em fase de formação e um ter problemas de sociabilização. Os resultados obtidos nesta amostra populacional revelaram que a doença periodontal é a condição mais frequente em todos os indivíduos, estando o aumento da sua gravidade relacionada com a idade (p=0,001). O desgaste dentário estava presente em quase todos os animais, ao contrário das fraturas dentárias que se revelaram raras. Apesar de a maioria dos cães não ser alvo de profilaxia de doença dentária, a dentição destes animais não apresentava, de forma geral, alterações graves ou com impacto no seu bem-estar e treino. Este estudo contribui para o conhecimento da doença estomatológico-dentária numa população Portuguesa de cães de trabalho.
Police dogs are part of a human/dog pair with their handler/trainer who trains them daily according to their working skills and specialty, such as patrol and public order, search and detection of weapons and narcotics, search and detection of explosives, search and rescue and tactical intervention. The main aims of this study were to evaluate the frequency of dental abnormalities in the population of 81 working dogs of the Canine Operational Group of the Public Security Police in the Special Police Unit (GOC PSP) in Belas, and to relate the changes observed to the type of working dog, to their behaviour during training and to the prophylactic care for periodontal disease. Oral and dental alterations were assessed by physical examination and dental inspection of the awake animal, and dental chart recording. An individual survey was filled in by each dog’s handler/trainer regarding, diet and veterinary care, dog’s behaviour and welfare during training and oral and dental care. In this study 73 animals were evaluated, since 7 dogs in the first stage of training and a dog with socialization problems were all excluded. The results obtained revealed that periodontal disease is the most frequent, and its severity increases with age (p=0.001). Tooth wear is present in almost all animals, unlike dental fractures which are rare. Although most of the canine agents did not follow any type of prophylactic plan, their dentition was, in general, in good condition and without any indication of adverse effects that could impact their wellbeing and training. This study contributes to a better understanding of periodontal disease in a Portuguese working dog population.
Books on the topic "Working canines"
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Understanding dogs: Living and working with canine companions. Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 1999.
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Sanger, Mike. Two dogs, a donkey, and a Frenchwoman: The life, legacy, and adventures of a traveling canine comedy act. Shaftsbury, VT: Mountainside Press, 2007.
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Burnam, John C. Canine warrior: How a Vietnam scout dog inspired a national monument. Fort Bragg, CA: Lost Coast Press, 2014.
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S, Helton William, ed. Canine ergonomics: The science of working dogs. Boca Raton: Taylor & Francis, 2009.
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Rogak, Lisa. Dogs Who Serve: Incredible Stories of Our Canine Military Heroes. St. Martin's Press, 2016.
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Heineman, Carol Miller. Hanna Rose: A Working Girl, A Bookshop Canine (Dog). Trafford Publishing, 2006.
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Henneman, Kimberly E., and Chris Zink. "Conditions and Rehabilitation of the Working Dog." In Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, 520–44. Hoboken, NJ, USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781119380627.ch21.
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Moncur, Janus. "Please Bear With Me—Working With My Canine Co-Therapist." In Career Paths in Human-Animal Interaction for Social and Behavioral Scientists, 162–64. New York, NY : Routledge, 2021.: Routledge, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780429347283-59.
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D’Souza, Renée, Alice Hovorka, and Lee Niel. "Conservation Canines." In Animal Labour, 65–88. Oxford University Press, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198846192.003.0004.
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For centuries, dogs have played a key role in the lives of humans both as companions as well as working animals. In recent years, the value of dogs in environmental work has been documented in the literature—namely their ability to detect targets more efficiently than humans and equipment. However, the environmental work dogs perform in Canada has been largely understudied in terms of both the specific tasks they are responsible for, as well as their welfare within these roles. This chapter addresses those gaps through an exploration of whether conservation canines could be an example of a humane job—one that is good for people, animals, and the environment. To do so this chapter explores tangible and moral issues related to dogs’ enjoyment of and suffering within conservation work, highlighting the complexity of dogs’ work-lives related to issues of freedom and consent. Findings are presented from two main case studies: Alberta and Ontario. An ethogram was used to assess dog welfare, while semi-structured interviews and participant observations revealed further insights into dogs’ work and work-lives. Ultimately, this chapter offers a discussion regarding how the study’s findings might inform assessment of humane jobs and work-lives, offering enjoyment, control, agency, respect, and recognition for dogs in this sector and for possibilities of fostering interspecies solidarity in other areas.
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Hall, Marc, Craig Clark, Daniel Vice, and Richard Engeman. "Working Dogs." In Canine Ergonomics, 195–204. CRC Press, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781420079920.ch10.
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Velkey, Andrew, William Helton, and Paul Feltovich. "Skill and Expertise in Working Dogs." In Canine Ergonomics, 17–42. CRC Press, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781420079920.ch2.
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Gosling, Samuel, and Lindsay Graham. "Temperament and Personality in Working Dogs." In Canine Ergonomics, 63–81. CRC Press, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781420079920.ch4.
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"Working with Breeders." In Canine Reproduction and Neonatology, 11–18. Teton NewMedia, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b17885-2.
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Davis, Michael. "Physiological Demands and Adaptations of Working Dogs." In Canine Ergonomics, 245–62. CRC Press, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781420079920.ch12.
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Suh, Sang-Il, Ta-Li Lu, Ran Choi, and Changbaig Hyun. "Echocardiographic Features in Canine Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease: An Animal Model for Human Mitral Valve Prolapse." In Echocardiography [Working Title]. IntechOpen, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.91819.
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Morrow, Lisa, and Runa Hanaghan. "Working with the non-veterinary shelter team." In BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Shelter Medicine, 342–53. British Small Animal Veterinary Association, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.22233/9781910443330.23.
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Alcaidinho, Joelle. "Canine Behavior and Working Dog Suitability from Quantimetric Data." In CHI'16: CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. New York, NY, USA: ACM, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/2851581.2859023.
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