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Questions People Ask About Animals In Research. . .
With Answers From The American Physiological Society
Why do scientists use animals in research? Do animals have rights? Are there alternatives to the use of animals? Straight-forward answers to these and other questions are provided by The American Physiological Society.
and also:
Animals In Research And Education:
The American Physiological Society's Guide To Internet Resources
A useful collection of web sites with information about U.S. government oversight of animals in research, why and how animals are used in research, and guidelines for the use of animals in elementary and secondary school classrooms. (Sites are primarily in the U.S.)
The Board of Agriculture and Natural Resources
The Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources, part of the National Research Council, addresses science and policy issues confronting the agricultural, food, and environmental system.
Inventory of Canadian Agri-Food Research
A national database of research projects in the areas of agriculture and agri-food.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada:
Links to the research centres, market information, publications, etc.
Beef Industry Development Fund - Training and Technology Initiatives
includes 19 separate activities.
Canadian Bacterial Diseases Research under the
CBDN, headquartered in Calgary AB, is dedicated to bringing the best in Canadian bacterial disease research from academia to the marketplace.
CattlePro 2000 Beef Cattle Software
Beef cattle records management and performance analysis software developed by cattlemen for cattlemen - U.S. based with several CattlePro customers in Canada.
Farm Works Software
The object of Farm Works Software is to create a comprehensive record keeping system while keeping it simple and fun.
Federal Agriculture Research Centre (FAL), Germany
The FAL has the task of providing scientific support to decision-making in food-, agriculture- and forestry policy as well as in consumer policy, and of improving scientific knowledge in these fields for public welfare. The FAL pursues research and publishes results in the field of agriculture and related sciences. International contacts are maintained with scientific personalities and organizations. Scientific Collaboration: Traditionally, the FAL has cooperated intensively with scientific research facilities on national and international levels. Collaboration is maintained on the basis of bilateral agreements and mutual research projects.
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
IIASA conducts international and interdisciplinary scientific studies to provide timely and relevant information and options, addressing critical issues of global environmental, economic, and social change, for the benefit of the public, the scientific community, and national and international institutions.
Montana State Univ. Research Info

Nebraska Tractor Tests
Unbiased information on tractors
Ranch Vision
Computer software solutions for the livestock business.
SoftPro
A software development company that develops agricultural software. We currently have 2 products relating to the cattle industry. ProCow - is an easy to use cow/calf herd management program that was created for commercial or purebred beef cattle producers to help make sound management decisions concerning their cattle operation. GrazePro is an easy to use rotational grazing pasture management program created for the rancher/grazier as a management tool to help make sound decisions with regards to animal land use, and ease the tedious tasks of record keeping and planning.
University of Alberta - Dept. of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Science

Univ. of Nebraska
Leading information in the agricultural sciences from the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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