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Mette S. Herskin

@metteherskin.bsky.social
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Professor at Aarhus University, Denmark, studying behaviour and welfare of pigs, cattle and poultry during critical life events - on farm and during transportation.

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The Humane Slaughter Association @the-hsa.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
📢 The 2024-2025 HSA Annual Report is here! We're excited to share another year of diverse and impactful activities undertaken by our dedicated HSA team. Read about our achievements over the past year and plans for the future here ➡️ ow.ly/HHMG50X9AYB #AnimalWelfare
A banner for the HSA's annual report. The text reads: Annual Report 2024-2025, read online now. The HSA logo is featured alongside a photograph of the cover of the annual report which features a photo of a pig sniffing the grass.
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International Society for Applied Ethology (ISAE) @applied-ethology.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
#PhDPositionAlert PhD on Advancing the welfare of dairy ruminant youngstock through a social science or multi-disciplinary lens Michigan State University, USA More information: www.applied-ethology.org/PhD_USA.html
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Mette S. Herskin @metteherskin.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Open post doc position at @au.dk on animal welfare during critical life events (mainly animal transport). Please check here: www.au.dk/om/stillinge... and please share 🥁
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Animal Welfare - the Science for Animal Welfare Journal @animal-welfare.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
🔍 NEW STUDY highlights gaps in awareness, enforcement, and practices affecting livestock welfare during transport and at markets in Nigeria. 🔗 Read the full, open access article here: ow.ly/kH9K50WY7hC #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
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The Humane Slaughter Association @the-hsa.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
📢 The preliminary schedule for this year's HSA Conference is now available to view online. To register to attend, or to view the preliminary schedule, please visit➡️ hsa.org.uk/conference2025 #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
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Animal Welfare - the Science for Animal Welfare Journal @animal-welfare.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
🔍NEW STUDY examines undergraduate attitudes towards animal welfare science and implications for teaching. 🔗 Read the full open access article here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal... #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
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Dr Beth Ventura @bethologist.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
New paper out on how UK undergrads in animal-focused programs think about animal welfare, including animal welfare as a scientific discipline (Spoiler: it's complicated): Was wonderful working with the fab Annabelle Beaver on seeing this through- let us know what you think! bit.ly/4oHQO2X
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Undergraduate student attitudes towards animal welfare science: An investigation to inform teaching approaches | Animal Welfare | Cambridge Core
Undergraduate student attitudes towards animal welfare science: An investigation to inform teaching approaches - Volume 34
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Canadian Journal of Animal Science @canjanimalsci.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
Can we mitigate pain associated with castration in beef cattle at early (<6 months of age) ages? A review from a Canadian perspective | Meléndez et al.: buff.ly/LssOOGG #OpenAccess #livestock
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International Society for Applied Ethology (ISAE) @applied-ethology.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
#NewResearchAlert "Deck height did not affect behavioural measures of ‘natural movements’ and ‘adequate ventilation’ during 8 h and 23 h transport of weaner pigs" by Kobek-Kjeldager et al. Get the full paper here: www.applied-ethology.org/iqs/cpti.23/... #animaltransport #transporterdesign #pig
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Mette S. Herskin @metteherskin.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
Thank you @applied-ethology.bsky.social for sharing our paper on behaviour of weaner pigs during transport. @au.dk
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Science for Animal Welfare @scifaw.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Welcome to our newest LINK member, Dr Kate Creutzinger, from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Vermont, USA. 🔗Interested in joining our LINKs Scheme? Visit: ow.ly/oyRP50W01p5 #AnimalWelfare
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Mette S. Herskin @metteherskin.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
‪First study of pig behaviour and potential welfare hazards in assembly barns presented yesterday at #ISAE2025 by Karen Thodberg. Thank you to everybody involved in this large project, especially to Cecilie Kobek-Kjeldager for taking the lead on assembly barns - papers are on the way. @au.dk
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Dr Beth Ventura @bethologist.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
The GOAT @goatswhostare.bsky.social sharing some inspiring and fascinating insights on how to more cleverly understand the clever inner lives of livestock in opening this morning’s @applied-ethology.bsky.social #ISAE2025 session
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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Save the date!! www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/we... Webinar on welfare of animals kept for fur production | EFSA
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Webinar on welfare of animals kept for fur production
BackgroundEFSA will present its newly published scientific opinion  on the welfare of American mink, red and Arctic foxes, raccoon dog, and chinchilla kept for fur production. This contains the most u...
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Yves Van der Stede @yvesvanderstede.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Save the date!! www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/we... Webinar on welfare of beef cattle | EFSA
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Webinar on welfare of beef cattle
BackgroundIn this webinar, EFSA will present its recently published scientific opinion on the welfare of beef cattle. This opinion provides the most up-to-date scientific research on the effects of ho...
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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Webinar on welfare of animals kept for fur production. @efsa.europa.eu Register now! www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/we... Webinar on welfare of animals kept for fur production | EFSA
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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Webinar on welfare of beef cattle @efsa.europa.eu Register now! www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/we... Webinar on welfare of beef cattle | EFSA
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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
📢 New from @efsa.europa.eu: Scientific Opinion on the welfare of animals farmed for fur. 🦦 Mink | 🦊 Foxes | 🦝 Raccoon dogs | 🐹 Chinchillas Read more: 👉 europa.eu/!WFYn9F & infographic 👉 europa.eu/!R6RPhg #AnimalWelfare #EFSA #FurFarming
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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
See our new infographic on #Welfare of #BeefCattle 🐂 #EFSA_EU just released. What to focus on to improve their welfare. 📊 europa.eu/!TnBJmy 📘 Full opinion → europa.eu/!3bp96m #BeefCattle #AnimalWelfare #EFSA_EU
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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 25/07/2025
🐮 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 Our scientists have reviewed the latest evidence and provided recommendations to improve it, focusing on housing, diet, and overall wellbeing. Learn more with our infographic and full opinion ⤵️ europa.eu/!TnBJmy #OneHealth #AnimalWelfare | @efsa-animals.bsky.social
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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
🐄 Just published!🐄 EFSA releases a scientific opinion & technical report on beef cattle welfare in the EU. Welfare risks, best practices & system-level insight — all in one place. 🔗 europa.eu/!TtY4bY #AnimalWelfare #BeefCattle #EFSA_EU
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EAAP - European Federation of Animal Science @eaap-animalscience.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
📢 The final programme for the 76th EAAP Annual Meeting in Innsbruck is now available! 🚀Get ready for cutting-edge science, networking opportunities, and inspiring discussions. 📍 Innsbruck, Austria 📅 25th –29th August 2025 🔗 Check out the full programme here eaap2025.org/Final_Progra...
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EAAP - European Federation of Animal Science @eaap-animalscience.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
🐮 The meeting will also showcase Austria’s unique livestock farming systems — blending tradition and innovation. 🌟 Don’t miss this opportunity to exchange knowledge, meet colleagues from around the world, and experience Innsbruck’s culture and beauty.
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Animal Welfare - the Science for Animal Welfare Journal @animal-welfare.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
🔍 NEW REVIEW provides a rapid systematic overview of the use of camera traps in ecological studies, with a focus on wildlife welfare. 🔗 Read the full article here: ow.ly/tr4U50WlNN7 #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
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The Humane Slaughter Association @the-hsa.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
📢 Femke Delanglez and Frank Tuyttens, recipients of an HSA Research Grant, have published the findings of their HSA-supported project in the UFAW journal, Animal Welfare. 🔗 Read the study here: ow.ly/7Mzv50Wl015 🔗 Learn more about Femke and Frank's research and HSA Grants here: ow.ly/YGc650Wl016
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Design and testing of add-on prototypes for transport containers to improve the loading process for end-of-lay hens and catchers | Animal Welfare | Cambridge Core
Design and testing of add-on prototypes for transport containers to improve the loading process for end-of-lay hens and catchers - Volume 34
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Animal Welfare - the Science for Animal Welfare Journal @animal-welfare.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
🔍 NEW STUDY assesses transport container modifications designed to improve welfare for end-of-lay hens and reduce strain on catchers during the loading process. 🔗 Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1017/awf.... #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
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Animal Welfare - the Science for Animal Welfare Journal @animal-welfare.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
🔍 NEW STUDY assesses the efficacy of post-operative pain management for cattle castration, comparing outcomes with and without multimodal analgesia (local anaesthetic alone, or in combination with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). 🔗 Read the full study here: ow.ly/lfAR50Wip97 #AnimalWelfare
A graphic with a blue banner at the top containing white, line-drawn images of a buffalo, dog, bird, fish, mouse and chicken and the UFAW logo. A photograph of two young calves standing in a grassy field with blurred adult cattle in the background under a sunny sky. The text reads: Efficacy of pain management for cattle castration: A systematic review and meta-analysis. By Emeline Nogues, Jane Stojkov, Biljana Jonoska Stojkova, Marina A.G. von Keyserlingk, Daniel M. Weary.
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Laura Hänninen @latahan.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
📣 The EVCBMAW 2025 programme is now live! 🐾 The European Veterinary Congress of Behavioural Medicine and Animal Welfare will take place in Helsinki from 17–19 September 2025. 🌐 View the full programme: evcbmaw.org 🚨 Early bird registration closes on 21st June!
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EVCBMAW – European Veterinary Congress of Behavioural Medicine anf Animal Welfare
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Animal Welfare - the Science for Animal Welfare Journal @animal-welfare.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
🔍 NEW STUDY examines the use of mechanical rump pushers in a UK cattle slaughter plant. 🔗 Read the full article here: ow.ly/jyhH50W8qKA #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
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Mette S. Herskin @metteherskin.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Thank you, @animal-welfare.bsky.social, for sharing our paper!
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Animal Welfare - the Science for Animal Welfare Journal @animal-welfare.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
🔍 NEW STUDY surveyed Official Veterinarians in the UK & Ireland to assess job satisfaction & perceptions of #animalwelfare at slaughter. Findings highlight challenges such as workplace isolation, ethical dilemmas, & conflicts with food business operators. 🔗 www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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EARA @eara.eu · 12/06/2025
🎙️ Klas Abelson will speak in Session 2: How to communicate animal welfare. Don’t miss the chance to hear from leading voices in animal research and communication. More info: www.eara.eu/eara-confere...
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Irene @irenecamerlink.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Applied Animal Behaviour Science now also accepts Short Communications and Perspective articles. Do note the submission guidelines. See the editorial authors.elsevier.com/a/1l2fUcF2Ow...
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Mette S. Herskin @metteherskin.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
🔍 SAMLESTALDE - hvad ved vi om praksis og evt betydning for dyrevelfærd? I DVT gennemgår Camilla Apel Svejstrup og jeg den eksisterende viden om brugen af samlestalde til eksport af grise fra Danmark (dvt.ddd.dk/bladarkiv/20...). Artiklen er baseret på data fra 2 danske samlestalde.
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Smågrisenes stop på vejen ud af Danmark – hvad ved vi egentligt?
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Laura Hänninen @latahan.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
EVCBMAW 2025 is coming! 18-19.9. Helsinki 🐾Animal welfare, ethics & law AND Behavioural veterinary medicine ➡️On both congress days! 🌞 3 plenaries 👩‍🏫 Study Day 17 Sept (€100 for nonresidents) 🍸Welcome Reception (free) 🍽️ Congress Dinner (extra fee) ✅ Early bird until 21 June! evcbmaw.org #EVCBMAW2025
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Catherine Williams @cjaw.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
6 (!!!!) tenure track or Associate Prof jobs across fields in #veterinary medicine at my current workplace @au.dk Denmark. Come join! Deadline August details in link.... anivet.au.dk/en/about-the... #Blusci #VetSci
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Tenure track assistant professor/Associate professors positions in veterinary medicine - Vacancy at Aarhus University
Vacancy at Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Aarhus University
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Science for Animal Welfare @scifaw.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
📢 Meet Eva Read, one of the keynote speakers at the UFAW International Animal Welfare Conference 2025! Don’t miss out on hearing Eva's talk! Register to attend the online conference here: www.ufaw.org.uk/ufaw-events/... #AnimalWelfare #AnimalWelfareScience #UFAW2025
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The Humane Slaughter Association @the-hsa.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
📢 Have you registered yet for the 2025 HSA conference? Join us in person or online for two days of expert-led presentations and discussion: 📍Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum & Online 📆 21-22 October 2025 🔗Register or submit an abstract here: hsa.org.uk/conf2025
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EAAP - European Federation of Animal Science @eaap-animalscience.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
🐄🌱 Animal welfare is part of the solution—not the problem. Understanding how animals experience their lives is essential to addressing today’s global challenges. 🔬 Research has integrated welfare into farm practices, but its link to sustainability is still too weak.
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Animal welfare: part of the solution, not part of the problem in the move toward achieving sustainable development in animal agriculture
Ethical concerns about the welfare of animals and the ambition to understand how animals experience their situation are key drivers in animal welfare resea
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Science for Animal Welfare @scifaw.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
📢 The full list of poster presentations for the UFAW International Animal Welfare Conference 2025 is now available. 🔗 Learn more and register to attend here: ow.ly/9oMF50VX87l #UFAW2025 #AnimalWelfareScience
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Mette S. Herskin @metteherskin.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Er du dyrlæge med interesse for dyrevelfærd, dyretransport og lovgivning - eller kender du sådan een? Så søger vi - i regi af forskningsprojektet ANIMALAW (anivet.au.dk/forskning/pr...) - en kandidat til et tværfagligt PhD-projekt. Opslaget er her: phd.tech.au.dk/for-applican... Del gerne 🙏
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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
We're collecting data on blood sampling in horses to assess welfare impacts better. Got relevant data or insights? Submit by 30 June 2025. 📥 Help @efsa.europa.eu shape future animal welfare assessments www.efsa.europa.eu/en/call/call...
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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
📢 @efsa.europa.eu is seeking data on horse breeding practices to support welfare assessments of equines across Europe. 🔍 If you have relevant info, share it by 30 June 2025! 🐎 👉 www.efsa.europa.eu/en/call/call... #Horses #AnimalWelfare #EFSA
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Animal Welfare - the Science for Animal Welfare Journal @animal-welfare.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
📖 NEW BOOK REVIEW 📖 Tail Biting in Pigs – A Comprehensive Guide to its Aetiology, Impact and Wider Significance in Pig Management, edited by Keelin O’Driscoll and Anna Valros. Reviewed by Birte Nielsen. Read the full review here ➡️ ow.ly/NbqV50VPmZB
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The Humane Slaughter Association @the-hsa.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
📖 Did you know that every month we update our website with a list of the latest research papers in humane transport and slaughter? To view a list of the papers published in March, visit ow.ly/TtK150VHO57 #AnimalWelfareScience
A flyer advertising the March 2025 list of recently published papers in Humane Transport and Slaughter, published on the HSA website. The flyer features a photo of a pile of magazines. The text reads: Latest research papers. Read the list of recently published papers in Humane Transport and Slaughter. March 2025.
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The Humane Slaughter Association @the-hsa.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
🚨 Just a few days left to apply for the Fundraising & Membership Officer role at HSA & @ufaw.bsky.social Develop and deliver innovative new fundraising initiatives, assist in the delivery of membership engagement and the delivery of events ➡️https://ow.ly/eBlv50VzRVs
Hiring announcement for a Fundraising and Membership Officer position. The HSA logo is in the top right-hand corner. A cartoon drawing of a person with a notebook with an idea is shown.
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Mette S. Herskin @metteherskin.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Interested in animal welfare during transport, the new EU legislation on the way on this topic, and a discussion of the underlying evidence? www.eurekalert.org/news-release... @au.dk @w-u-r.bsky.social
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Leading researchers call for evidence: New EU legislation may end in unscientific compromise
1.6 billion animals are transported in the EU each year. From day-old chickens to pregnant cows, they vary in size, sensitivities and needs. The current legislation on animal welfare during transport...
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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 07/04/2025
📣 Join our online meeting on 30 April in preparation for a new grant call on welfare monitoring in broiler chickens (BROWARD) This session is aimed at eligible Art.36 organisations with expertise in poultry welfare. ✍️ Register by 9 April: europa.eu/!Wv6qY7 #AnimalWelfare @efsa-animals.bsky.social
A promotional banner for an online meeting titled “Preparation of an upcoming open grant call on ‘Welfare monitoring: data driven risk assessment in fast- and slower-growing broiler chickens (BROWARD)’.” The banner features a laptop with a video call showing nine participants, and text indicating the date and time of the meeting: 30 April 2025, 10:30 – 11:30 CET. It also includes a reminder to register by 9 April 2025. The EFSA logo is displayed at the bottom right.
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