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ANIMAL Websites
The Library has 299 websites and
5 results for the descriptor "animal".
- 1. Action Bioscience
- Provider:American Institute of Biological Sciences
- Keywords: animal , bioethics , biology , biotechnology , education , genetics , K-12 , kids , life sciences , natural sciences , student , technology , environmental
- Description: This website covers a host of topics in the life sciences. It "...provides articles by scientists, science educators, and science students on issues related to seven bioscience challenges: environment, biodiversity, genomics, biotechnology, evolution, new frontiers in science, and bioscience education. In addition, the web site provides educators with original lessons and resources to enhance bioscience teaching." Updated links are provided at the end of each article to guide the reader toward greater learning or involvement in the issue at hand. Some articles are also provided in Spanish translation.
- 2. ASPCA Disaster Preparedness Page
- Provider:ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
- Keywords: animal , disaster , emergency preparedness
- Description: This part of the ASPCA's website provides advice on providing for your pets in the context of planning and preparing for emergencies- facilities, food, routine and medical supplies, designated caregivers, etc.
- 3. National Pesticide Information Center
- Provider:Oregon State University and US Environmental Protection Agency
- Keywords: animal , chemicals , consumer health , current events , diagnosis , emergency medicine , federal agencies , general health , industry , multidisciplinary , pesticides , products , toxicology , U.S. Government , environmental
- Description: NPIC provides comprehensive, objective scientific information on pesticides and related topics to enable citizens to make informed decisions about pesticides and their use. The website provides links to many resources, including MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets); product label information; fact sheets from various government agencies; contact information for manufacturers; EPA regulations; and emergency resources.
- 4. Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)
- Provider:U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/NIH
- Keywords: animal , laboratory , standard of care
- Description: "The Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) provides guidance and interpretation of the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, supports educational programs, and monitors compliance with the Policy by Assured institutions and PHS funding components to ensure the humane care and use of animals in PHS-supported research, testing, and training..."
- 5. U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Provider:U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Keywords: animal , biohazard , chemicals , clinical trials , consumer health , drugs , federal agencies , general health , law , legal , licensing , products , public affairs , public health , research , toxicology , U.S. Government , veterinary medicine , wellness , environmental
- Description: The Food and Drug Administration states the main points of its very broad mission as: "...protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation's food supply, cosmetics and products that emit radiation." This website presents a large amount of useful consumer information and health-related news, as well as providing a public account of the FDA's many activities and efforts on behalf of the citizenry.
