Aavash Adhikari @AavashAdhi2751

College student interested in animal science and on twitter to learn more about it! Joined October 2023

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Aavash Adhikari @AavashAdhi2751

2 years ago

Turn things on in time. #WhatIlearnedinWR60

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Aavash Adhikari @AavashAdhi2751

2 years ago

I recently learned how incredibly useful it is for your own reflection and writing to give other people feedback. From reading other's work and seeing what they had to improve on, I was able to edit my own writing in a way that I would not have thought about. #WhatILearnedinWR60

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Aavash Adhikari @AavashAdhi2751

2 years ago

Another useful fact I learned is that adding any picture to a tweet makes it much much much more likely that someone will read it. Especially if it's just a cute picture of an animal or a really jarring one. #WhatIlearnedinWR60

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Aavash Adhikari @AavashAdhi2751

2 years ago

The ability to write and convert writing in different mediums is one thing I take away from this class. Being able to take a complicated research article and convert it into one that the general public would read is an indispensable tool for any field and topic#WhatIlearnedinWR60

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Aavash Adhikari @AavashAdhi2751

2 years ago

Learning about how smart crows are and how all the nearby crows will flock to a dead one will always stick with me. I knew crows were smart but their ability to hold pseudo funerals was something that astounded me. #WhatIlearnedinWR60

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2 years ago

I knew that euthanasia in shelters was a problem that dogs faced but I never understood the magnitude of it until I started my research. #39Canimals

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2 years ago

"920,000 deaths corresponds to nearly 2,520 deaths per day" #39canimals

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2 years ago

"Approximately 3.1 million dogs enter animal shelters nationwide. Of those 3.1 million, 920,000 animals are euthanized each year, about 710,000 are reunited with their owners and the rest are adopted(ASPCA Pet Statistics)." #39canimals

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2 years ago

"There are a multitude of reasons for euthanasia but it essentially boils down to this: shelters are overcrowded and lack the resources to deal with the volume of strays." #39canimals

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Aavash Adhikari @AavashAdhi2751

2 years ago

The overcrowding of dogs in animal shelters is THE reason that the euthanasia rates are so high. BUT, they are steadily decreasing as more and more people tune into this issue and practice more ethical breeding. #39canimals

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2 years ago

Due to economic hardship during Covid-19, the surrender rate of dogs went up from 6% in 2021 to 15% in 2022. #39canimals

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Aavash Adhikari @AavashAdhi2751

2 years ago

At the end of the day, "The Functional Dog Collaborative's" main goal is to advocate for a stop to unethical breeding. They have podcasts with breeders and vets, as well as blogs centered around their position on new laws and acts, and even a Facebook group to foster community.

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Aavash Adhikari @AavashAdhi2751

2 years ago

Another way "The Functional Dog Collaborative" combats unethical breeding in dogs is by providing a "Breeder Curriculum" that hosts resources for breeders that focus on physical and behavioral health. In doing so they aim to educate breeders to avoid unethical breeding.

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Aavash Adhikari @AavashAdhi2751

2 years ago

The organization "Functional Dog Collaborative" seeks to raise awareness of ethical dog breeding through a multitude of ways. One way they do this is through their free collection of scientific literature that informs their audience on the scientific aspects of their movement.

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Aavash Adhikari @AavashAdhi2751

2 years ago

Another potential solution to stopping genetic diseases from occurring would be to track the dog's lineage more astutely to make sure inbreeding does not occur. A lot of genetic deformities happen due to a lack of genetic diversity, so we must keep a close watch.

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Aavash Adhikari @AavashAdhi2751

2 years ago

Some dog breeds may be unethical to continue breeding altogether. The pug is known for its scrunched and flat face but this exact trait leads to numerous health risks. With this breed, it may be better to stop breeding altogether than pursue other alternatives.(xray of pug below)

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Aavash Adhikari @AavashAdhi2751

2 years ago

We desire such specific traits in our furry friends that selective breeding has had a detrimental impact on some breeds. However, some strategies to limit genetic deformities from breeding include restricting each male to no more than 8 litters and each female to 3 or 4 litters.

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Aavash Adhikari @AavashAdhi2751

2 years ago

Did you know that King Charles Cavalier Spaniels are more likely to be born with brain deformities due to the domed shape of their heads which gives them a "puppy look" throughout their lives?

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Aavash Adhikari @AavashAdhi2751

2 years ago

Pugs are undeniably adorable, however, did you know that due to selective breeding and the desire for an extremely flat face, they face a multitude of breathing issues and eye injuries. Should we keep breeding them knowing the risks?

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Aavash Adhikari @AavashAdhi2751

2 years ago

Large breeds of dogs such as German Shepherds are known for their high energy and athletic build, however, even they face complications due to selective breeding. Because of the breeder's desire for a sloping back, many German Shepherds face disorders like hip dysplasia.