An increased protein intake is required during aging to preserve muscle mass. A predominantly plant-based diet is beneficial for the climate and may lower the risk of certain non-communicable diseases, but could also lead to protein below recommendations. This study seeks to elucidate facilitators and …

Zoos play a crucial role in public education and wildlife engagement, yet traditional visits often lack interactive elements that foster meaningful connections between visitors and animals. In this paper, we introduce ZooWear, a head-mounted wearable featuring cartoon-style animal ears that provides …

This study investigates how human resemblance in avatars shapes mind perception. Virtual worlds are often praised for their potential to transform how people collaborate, learn, and play. Yet this promise relies on our willingness to treat others in a genuinely human way. Mind perception theory defines …

In nature, resources necessary for reproduction and survival are often spatially distributed or scarce. Parasitoid wasps are insects that develop as larvae in or on a single invertebrate resource (often another insect), while the adults are free-living and rely on carbohydrates, for example, floral nectar, …

Background&aims Obesity and sarcopenia are major health concerns, particularly among older populations. Dietary protein may help preserve muscle mass and function, but high-protein diets, especially from animal sources, may also increase adipose mass. We investigated associations of total, animal, and …

In daily interaction with horses, humans primarily rely on facial expression as a non-verbal equine cue for emotional information. Difficulties in correctly recognizing these signals might arise due to the species-specificity of facial cues, possibly leading to diminished equine welfare and health. This …

Beschrijving examenonderwerp voor leerlingen filosofie op de havo. Het onderwerp Dierethiek en Milieufilosofie beslaat vijf kwesties: 1. Verschilt de mens van andere dieren? 2. Hoe om te gaan met dieren? 3. Wat is de waarde van de natuur? 4. Hoe kunnen we de samenleving inrichten om te zorgen voor een …

Well-developed clinical communication is crucial for dairy practitioners in providing effective herd health and production management (HHPM) advisory services, as they have potential to enhance farmer satisfaction and adherence to veterinary advice. However, there is limited knowledge regarding specific …

Deze scriptie richt zich op de inzet van de baardagame (Pogona vitticeps) als therapiedier binnen Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT). Traditioneel worden vooral honden en paarden ingezet in de zorg, terwijl reptielen zelden worden overwogen. Door het gebrek aan wetenschappelijke onderbouwing omtrent reptielen …

Dierenwelzijn is een actueel en veelzijdig thema dat steeds meer aandacht krijgt in de maatschappij en het onderwijs. Dit inspiratiedocument hoort bij de gelijknamige documentaire en helpt docenten om het onderwerp op een educatieve, prikkelende en interactieve manier in de klas te behandelen. Met concrete …