Essays about: "domestic cat"
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1. Seroprevalence of feline panleukopenia virus in domesticated cats in Maasai Mara, Kenya : a possible threat of transmission to wildlife?
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical SciencesAbstract : Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) is a highly contagious virus that can stay stable in the environment for a long period of time. The virus can infect both domesticated cats, wild felids, and other wild animals. It has the highest morbidity and mortality rate in new-born and young kittens. READ MORE
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2. Non-refoulement cases before the ECtHR and CAT : A case study on women alleging gender-based violence at the hands of private actors
University essay from Enskilda Högskolan Stockholm/Avdelningen för mänskliga rättigheter och demokratiAbstract : This study aims to analyze if the assessment of the European Court of Human Rights and Committee Against Torture in cases concerning women alleging violation of the principle of non-refoulement takes gender into consideration. Therefore, this study compares four cases from the Court and the other four cases from the Committee with feminist legal theory analysis. READ MORE
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3. The seropositivity of Toxoplasma gondii in free-roaming domesticated cats in Masai Mara, Kenya : a zoonosis perspective
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical SciencesAbstract : Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular parasite with felids as the definitive host. It can infect almost every animal, including humans, as its intermediate host. It is an important zoonosis, especially for immune-deprived people, such as patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and pregnant women. READ MORE
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4. The occurrence of FeLV, FIV and FeCoV in free-roaming cats in Mara North Conservancy, Kenya : a possible threat to wild felids?
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical SciencesAbstract : The domestic cat serves an important purpose to households in the Mararienda district in Mara North Conservancy as they protect the house from snakes, rats and other small animals. No previous studies have been performed on the cats in this area and little is known about the populations size and health status. READ MORE
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5. Human’s Attitude toward Cats and their Behavior : a survey study
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : The domestic cat has many environmental needs that mirror those of their ancestor, the North African Wildcat. To ensure the wellbeing of domestic cats, these environmental needs should be met. If they are not met it can result in stress/fear/anxiety/frustration that can be expressed through behavioral problems. READ MORE