본 연구는 2015년 9월 23일~ 11월 25일까지 총 10회기를 진행하였고, 주 1회 10회기에 걸쳐 방과 후 활동을 프로그램 시간으로 활용하였다. 연구대상은 전라북도 I시에 위치한 ○○초등학교로 해당학급의 교사들의 관찰과 추천사항을 통해 주변사람들의 눈치를 보며 자신의 감정표현을 못하고, 자신감이 부족하여 말수가 적고, 수동적인 참여를 하는 2학년 ∼6학년 재학생 아동 5명으로 구성되었다. 연구결과는 사전‧사후 관찰 결과를 통해 산만하 거나 상대방에 대해 부정적으로 표현하던 아동들이 중후반기 단계부터 활동에 집중도가 높아지고 자신의 표현을 적극적으로 하는 변화된 모습을 보였다. 하지만 선정된 대상들이 학급 담임교사들의 추천에 의해 선정된 아동들로 위축아동보다는 자기표현과 감정조절 및 행동조절능력에 미숙한 아동들로 이루어져있음을 관찰을 통해 확인하여 양적인 결과에 어려움이 있었다. 연구 대상 선정 시 양적연구도 함께 진행을 한다면 보다 확실하고 명백한 연구결과를 확인가능하다.

본 연구는 방과 후에 지역아동센터를 이용하는 초등학교 저학년의 학생을 대상으로 통합적 미술활동을 적용한 동물매개중재 프로그램이 아동들의 사회성에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지 알아보기 위하여 2015년 5월부터 7월까지 진행하였다. 동물매개중재 프로그램은 지 역아동센터에서 주1회씩 10회기 동안 이루어졌다. 연구결과 전체적으로 산만하고 불안했던 아동들의 자아상이 또래와의 관계와 배려심이 점점 향상되어가고 있음을 알 수 있었다. 이러한 아동들의 변화는 치료도우미견과 함께 하는 활동. 놀이를 통하여 타인을 배려하는 마음과 통합적 미술활동을 적용한 긍정적인 감정표현으로 또래와의 상호작용 능력이 향상되었다. 이러한 연구결과는 통합적 미술활동을 적용한 동물매개중재 프로그램을 통하여 아동의 타인을 배려하는 마음과 긍정적인 감정표현으로 또래와의 상호작용 능력의 향상으로 아동들의 사회성에 긍정적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 해석할 수 있다.

This study is to investigate the effect of the pet insect therapy. The pet insect program was provided with 7session from May 2014 to July 2014. The measures used in this study includes self-esteem scale, social competence scale and stress scale. For analyses, t-tests with pre-test and post-test scores of experimental group and control group by SPSS 18.0. Regarding the results insect group who participated in the pet insect program showed higher mean scores in Self-Esteem scale, Social Competence Scale and stress Scale than those of control group. Mean score differences were statistically significant in at least p<0.01 level. The study results means that the pet insect program had effects on the improvement of Self-Esteem, Social Competence and reduce stress for elementary school children.

A many researcher suggest that children exhibit a natural interest towards insects, and different intervention programs have shown the presence of an insect being able to increase children’s attentiveness and motivation levels. Nonetheless, few research effort have been devoted to the identification of specific insect characteristics able to attract and engage children. This study was aimed at assessing children’s preference for insect species. Children aged 12 years participated in the study and were tested on a choice task, using pet insect program. Children’s preferences for different species and for effects of sex analyzed. Overall, girls showed a preference for more lepidoptera species like cabbage butterfly and swallowtail butterfly. On the other hand, boys showed a preference for coleoptera insect. Results and their implications for the child-insect bond are discussed.

Mycoplasma hyorhinis (M. hyorhinis) is considered an etiological agent of arthritis in suckling pigs. Recently, some M. hyorhinis strains were shown to produce pneumonia that is indistinguishable from the mycoplasmosis caused by M. hyopneumoniae. In this study, we developed a sensitive and specific PCR assay to detect M. hyorhinis and applied the developed PCR assay for detection of Mycoplasma infection in clinical piglets infected with M. hyorhinis. We developed a new PCR assay using a M. hyorhinis-specific primer pair, Mrhin-F and Mrhin-R, designed from the Mycoplasma 16S-23S rRNA internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region. The primers and probe for the assay were designed from regions in the Mycoplasma 16S-23S rRNA ITS unique to M. hyorhinis. The developed PCR assay was very specific and sensitive for the detection of M. hyorhinis. The assay could detect the equivalent of 1 pg of target template DNA, which indicates that the assay was very sensitive. In addition, M. hyorhinis PCR assay detected only M. hyorhinis and not any other Mycoplasma or bacterial spp. of other genera. The new developed PCR assay effectively detected M. hyorhinis infection in pigs. We suggest that this PCR assay using a M. hyorhinis-specific primer pair, Mrhin-F and Mrhin-R, could be useful and effective for monitoring M. hyorhinis infection in pigs.

Providing dogs with a natural diet consisting of raw, natural food is recommended for optimum health and longevity. We are aimed to provide the available knowledges about the recommended natural food and home made recipes of natural diets through literature review. As the results, we reviewed the efficacy, nutrients composition, daily feeding dose, recommended natural foods, home made recipes of natural diets etc. All-natural diets are also called raw diets or barf diets (BF). The common theme of these diets is that they feed raw human grade ingredients. While the actual contents will vary in some cases, depending on the health needs of a particular dog, the quality of the food products does not change. Everything is raw and human grade ingredient. Conclusionally, natural provides nutritionally sound and species appropriate diets to be fed to dogs at any stages of life varied through the correct corresponding portions from puppies to seniors, during pregnancy and lactation. It is also suitable for any breed from toy to giant. There is strong research based evidence highlighting the benefits of natural diets diet free of contaminants seen in many foods today for companion dogs.

Environmental enrichment is the process of providing stimulating environments for zoo animals in order for them to demonstrate their species-typical behavior, to allow them exercise control or choice over their environment, and to enhance their well-being. We are aimed to provide the available knowledges about the animal enrichment programs for zoo animals through literature review. As the results, we reviewed the design of stimulating and naturalistic enclosures, the housing etc. Enrichment includes the design of stimulating and naturalistic enclosures, the housing of appropriate social groups in zoo, and the introduction of objects, sounds, smells or other stimuli in the animal’s environment. Conclusionally, environmental enrichment is just as critical to Zoo animal welfare as nutrition and veterinary medicine. At the zoos, enrichment will be an integral part of the daily care of the species in the collection.

There are so many animals, mostly dogs, that have been abandoned by their families to roam around the streets of Korean cities and towns. These animals often die in a miserable way such as being run over or being killed and eaten. It is a terrible site to see these dogs, lost and confused in a world without kindness. One solution to the problem is adoption, as it can save life and by example become a driving force to fundamental change in the thinking of other and in society. We are aimed to conduct the survey research to evaluate the university students's awareness of the adoption of the abandoned animals. We deals with the findings obtained from extensive interviews with a representative samples. The objectives of interviews included 789 students in Wonkwang, Keimyung and Chosun University. Questions focused on how students were recognized the need and policies of the adoption of the abandoned animals. Questionnaire and technical data are analysed and summarized. As the results of the survey research, the objectives of interviews had well understood about the policies of adoption of the abandoned animals. Conclusionally, the promotions of adoption of the abandoned animals were need. The effective promotions of the adoption of the abandoned animals will be desirable for the establishment of abandoned animal welfare.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of animal-assisted activity on social aspects among inpatients with schizophrenia. Four participants including 2 males and 2 females were assigned to the animal-assisted activity program treatment group with therapy dog. A weekly animal-assisted activity program was arranged for patients in the treatment group for 10 weeks. The analysis assessing social skills was completed the week before and the week after the animal-assisted activity. The treatment group showed improvement on the social skills. The results of this study showed that animal-assisted activity can promote improvements in many clinical aspects among inpatients with schizophrenia. Therefore, animal-assisted activity should be integrated into the treatment of institutionalized patients with schizophrenia.

Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI) is a goal oriented intervention that intentionally includes or incorporates animals in health, education and human service for the purpose of therapeutic gains in humans. Animal assisted interventions incorporate human-animal teams in formal human service such as Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) or Animal Assisted Education (AAE). Animal Assisted Activity (AAA) is the informal AAI often conducted on a volunteer basis by the human-animal team for motivational, educational and recreational purposes. AAI could be used for rehabilitation therapy and psychotherapy for patients with various symptoms. AAI uses animals, mostly dogs, to aid in healing patients holistically. Dogs have an overwhelming gratitude and exuberance for life and this effect on people is astounding. Furthermore, AAI has been researched and its effectiveness on patients' outcomes and healing is documented. With a soaring trend of the incorporation of complementary therapies into the mainstream of therapy and health care, animal-facilitated therapy has become a popular interest for the therapy team to integrate into a patient's plan of therapy. The purpose of this manuscript is to raise awareness about AAI and to familiarize readers with the concepts surrounding AAI so that they can be informed aids to clients who might benefit from the technique.

This article provides a review of research published from 1990 to 2014 year on the effect of animal-assisted therapy as an animal-assisted intervention for dementia. Animal-assisted intervention is gaining popularity as part of therapy programs in residential aged care facilities. Humans and pet dogs respond to quiet interaction with a lowering of blood pressure and an increase in neurochemicals associated with relaxation and bonding. These effects may be of benefit in ameliorating behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. Current literature suggests that animal-assisted intervention may ameliorate behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, but the duration of the beneficial effect has not been explored. Future research employing more rigorous designs and systematically building upon a clearly defined line of inquiry is needed to advance our knowledge on the effect of animal-assisted intervention for dementia..

Canine respiratory coronavirus (CRCoV) is commonly associated with canine kennel cough worldwide. Clinically infected dogs present coughing, sneezing, and nasal discharge. Severe infections may progress to pneumonia. Through serological surveys, CRCoV has been identified as a worldwide pathogen found in the respiratory tracts of dogs suffering from mild or severe respiratory disease. In this study, three dogs were obtained from a dog kennel. Over the previous 5 days, the dogs showed coughing, sneezing, and nasal discharge. To detect the etiologic pathogen, we performed multiplex RT-PCR (mRT-PCR) to amplify the genes encoding canine influenza virus matrix protein, canine distemper virus nucleocapsid protein, and CRCoV spike protein. Dot blotting was achieved with a CRCoV-specific probe. Nasal-secreting CRCoV was detected by the 442 bp CRCoV-positive PCR reaction in the nasal swabbing samples from dogs. Further, CRCoV-positive reactions by dot blot hybridization were detected in the nasal swabbing samples from dogs. In conclusion, we detected CRCoV in kenneled dogs with respiratory disease in Korea. Multiplex RT-PCR was able to detect successfully CRCoV infection in dogs. We suggest that mRT-PCR would be useful and effective for monitoring CRCoV infection in various kinds of dogs.

Toxoplasmosis is an important cause of foodborne, inflammatory, as well as congenital abnormalities. There is an urgent need for safe and effective therapies to eliminate or treat this cosmopolitan infectious disease. A medicinal herbal plant, Meliae fructus, has been used to soothe the liver and kills worms in Chinese medicine. In this study, Meliae fructus ethanol extract was examined and screened for its anti-T. gondii activity. For anti-T. gondii activity screening, in vitro study of Meliae fructus extract using tachyzoit of T. gondii RH strain-infected HeLa cells was performed. Further, in vivo anti-T. gondii study using a mouse infection model was conducted. Safety of herbal compounds was evaluated in SD rats by treatment with Meliae fructus extract for 28 days. As a result, selectivity of Meliae fructus ethanol extract was 5.85, which was higher than sulfadiazine selectivity (2.06). We also performed an in vivo study to evaluate the anti-T. gondii activity of Meliae fructus extract in a mouse model. The inhibition rate of Meliae fructus extract was as high as that of sulfadiazine. These results demonstrate that Meliae fructus can successfully cure T. gondii infection and could be a promising native herb treatment for prevention of T. gondii infection.

Salsola komarovi Iljin is a halophyte and herbaceous annual native to the sand dunes and beaches of Japan, northern China, Sakhalin, and Korea. The plants have been known as an ecologically important species for enhancing formation of sand dunes in Korea. The purpose of this study was to examine the anti-gastric ulcer effect of Salsola komarovi Iljin halophyte in an HCl-ethanol-induced gastritis model. SD rats (7-weeks-old) were divided into normal (I, n=10), control (II, 60% HCl-ethanol + water, n=10), 60% HCl-ethanol + Ranitidine 300 mg/kg (III, n=10), 60% HCl-ethanol + Salicornia herbacea L. 500 mg/kg (IV, n=10), 60% HCl-ethanol + 50% alcohol extract of Salsola komarovi Iljin 500 mg/kg (V, n=10), and 60% HCl-ethanol + water extract of Salsola komarovi Iljin 500 mg/kg (VI, n=10) groups. Salsola komarovi Iljin significantly suppressed gastric lesions and ulcers in the 60% HCl-ethanol-induced gastric model. Especially, 500 mg/kg of 50% alcohol extract of Salsola komarovi Iljin showed significant inhibitory effects against gastritis. Especially, 50% alcohol extract of Salsola komarovi Iljin 500 mg/kg showed a significantly inhibitory effect, which was more potent than that of 300 mg/kg of Ranitidine. In histopathological analysis of the animal model, Salsola komarovi Iljin attenuated gastric ulcer formation. Our results suggest that Salsola komarovi Iljin has inhibitory effects against gastritis and gastric ulcers and could be developed as a new anti-gastric ulcer agent.

This article provides the case study report of Animal Assisted Therapy(AAT) in Hongcheon Elementary School. The program was conducted for once a week a total of 15 session form July to September and performed with 8 Students from the first grade to the fifth grade, 3 AAT therapists, 3 assistant therapists, 3 pet partners and 3 therapy dogs. The AAT program was titled as “Happy You & I with companion dogs” and performed for 3 school grade groups. The content of AAT program was designed to improve main psychological issues of students in 3 groups. 5 sessions of a total 15 sessions was conducted for a integrated group and other 10 sessions was for each group. STAIC, HTP and KFD were done as assessment scales for the first and the second grade students and Self-concept scale, CDI-C, STAIC, HTP, KFD and SCT was done for the fourth and the fifth grade students. As the results of pre-and post-test, We found the positive improvement in psychological symptoms of students.

Animal Assisted Education (AAE) is goal-directed interventions designed to promote improvement in cognitive functioning of the person(s) involved and in which a specially trained dog-handler team is an integral part of the educational process. AAE is directed and/or delivered by an educational professional with education, licensure, and specialized expertise and within the scope of education. AAE may be provided in a variety of settings, may be group or individual in nature and may be implemented for persons of any age. There are specific educational goals for each individual involved and the process is documented and evaluated. The purpose of this manuscript is to report a pilot study of animal assisted education in Seongdang Elementary School in Iksan City, Jeollabuk-do. We conducted the study of animal assisted education program with 16 elementary school students in Seongdang Elementary School in Iksan City, Jeonbuk. This program had a total of 12 sessions as one secession per a week for a period of 12 weeks, which took around two hours for a session. As the results, we found he positive improvement effects of anxiety, depression, ADHD and, conduct disorder by animal assisted education program. Also, animal assisted education program had a positive impact on the elevation of attention potency, activity and positivity of the subject students. In conclusion, animal assisted education program could be used effectively for the improvement of education efficiency and problem solving for the young students.

Some researchers have been the effect of people petting a dog while measuring their brain waves using an EEG recorder. However, until now, there was little information on the effects of petting a dog. This study investigated the effects of petting a companion dog on electrical activity in the brain as evaluated by an electroencephalogram(EEG). The subject was 23 healthy male young adult. EEG electrodes were attached at the frontal, temporal, occipital, and parietal lobes according to the international 10-20 system. The subject conducted petting a retriever dog for a period of 3 minutes each before, and after petting a dog. The activity of petting a dog decreased the alpha power/beta power ratio on the frontal and parietal lobes of the brain. These decreases induced by the increased beta power. The increased beta power induced the enhancement of brain activity. It is concluded that petting a dog increases the state of activity in the brain; alpha powers/beta powers ratio was increased in the brain of subject. This is expected to be utilized to activate the brain areas for creativity of the subjects.

This study investigated the effects of Acorus gramineus aroma on electrical activity in the brain as evaluated by an electroencephalogram (EEG). The subject was 20 healthy female young adult. EEG electrodes were attached at the frontal, temporal, occipital, and parietal lobes according to the international 10-20 system. The subject was exposed to Acorus gramineus aroma for a period of 1 minutes each before, and after aroma smelling. Acorus gramineus aroma increased the alpha power/beta power ratio on the frontal and parietal lobes of the brain. These increases induced by the increased alpha power. The increased alpha power induced calmness and stable status. It is concluded that Acorus gramineus aroma diminishes the state of wakefulness in the brain; alpha powers/beta powers ratio was decreased in the brain of subject. Acorus gramineus aroma may be used for a sleep-inducing effect.

Animal assisted therapy is a multidisciplinary program that involved experts from various fields. It can be applied widely in a variety of ways, ranging from infants to the elderly, from animal assisted activity to animal assisted therapy, up from individual counseling to group counseling. We summarizes and analysis the current literatures about the animal assisted therapy in order to theological review of the counselling and psychological programs to develop and evaluate the animal assisted therapy programs.