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3 Must-reads celebrating the human animal bond
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
In light of the first International Human Animal Bond Day, we've selected 3 articles encompassing the significance of the human animal bond, its importance within the veterinary sector, and beyond.
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Happy International Human Animal Bond Day! This campaign, spearheaded by the Human Animal Bond Association (HABA) in the United States as well in the United Kingdom, is dedicated to broadening awareness and education surrounding the vital role the human animal bond plays across the globe.
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From this inaugural day's origin to one couples’ mission to educate the public about the human animal bonds' significance—there's something for everyone. Happy reading!
Happy International Human Animal Bond Day! : To jumpstart the celebration, dvm360 caught up with animal behavioral expert Steve Dale, CABC, to discuss the first International Human Animal Bond Day and why it is a crucial part of veterinary medicine.Episode 6: One couple’s shared passion for the human-animal bond : In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, married communication experts Carolyn Shadle, PhD, and John Meyers, PhD, detailed their passion for the human animal bond and the economic impact it can have on pet owners.New One Health certificate program focuses on companion animals : Last March, the World Small Animal Veterinary Association’s (WSAVA) One Health Committee (OHC) unveiled the first certificate program that includes a focus on the role the human-companion animal bond component plays in One Health.
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