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The effect of different feeding regimes on horses' blocking and activity behavior at a concentrate feeding station for horses in group housing
Automatic feeding stations are increasingly used to feed group-housed horses. In practice, horses without a feed allowance often cause blocking times in concentrate feeding stations. The consequences are a constrained feeding process and increased waiting times in front of the feeding station. Stimulation devices are used to prevent these blocking times, if necessary, by applying an electric impulse. The aim of the study was to examine if the feeding regime implemented at a concentrate feeding station influences the blocking behavior of horses. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - January 6, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Aline G ülden, Helene Schulze Zurmussen, Wolfgang Büscher Tags: Equine Research Source Type: research

The influence of stocking density and enrichment on the occurrence of feather pecking and aggressive pecking behavior in laying hen chicks
The housing conditions and environments experienced during the rearing period can influence the development of feather pecking in chickens during this time and in the subsequent laying period. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a reduced stocking density and the provision of enrichment materials on the occurrence of feather pecking in hen chicks under commercial rearing conditions. Three groups, identical in age, laying strain and management but kept with different stocking densities and varying availability of enrichment (pecking stone, pecking block and lucerne bale), were observed. (Source: Journal o...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - January 6, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Miriam Zepp, Helen Louton, Michael Erhard, Paul Schmidt, Franziska Helmer, Angela Schwarzer Source Type: research

The effect of different feeding regimes on horses ’ blocking and activity behavior at a concentrate feeding station for horses in group housing
Automatic feeding stations are increasingly used to feed group-housed horses. In practice, horses without a feed allowance often cause blocking times in concentrate feeding stations. The consequences are a constrained feeding process and increased waiting times in front of the feeding station. Stimulation devices are used to prevent these blocking times, if necessary, by applying an electric impulse.The aim of the study was to examine if the feeding regime implemented at a concentrate feeding station influences the blocking behavior of horses. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - January 6, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Aline G ülden, Helene Schulze Zurmussen, Wolfgang Büscher Tags: Research Source Type: research

Editorial Board/Table of Contents
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Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - January 1, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Identifying signals that may indicate distress
This first issue of the new year heralds the emergence of new fields and emphasis. The world of working dogs has expanded into animal-assisted activity dogs, the equine community is having a vibrant discussion on how best measure and assess pain when ridden using complex, dynamic facial signals, and the roles for human experience and behavioral patterns in addressing welfare concerns become a point of discussion. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - January 1, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Karen L. Overall Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Factors associated with dog behavioral problems referred to a behavior clinic
This study aimed to identify similarities and differences in characteristics underlying 2 major groups of behavioral problems, and their treatment outcome. The study focused on 335 dogs that visited a Behavioral Clinic in northern Italy between 2013 and 2016. These cases were categorized into 2 broad groups based on the diagnosis: an “aggressive” group (behavioral pathologies involving aggression) and an “anxious” group (behavioral pathologies not primarily involving aggression). (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - December 29, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Simona Cannas, Zita Talamonti, Silvia Mazzola, Michela Minero, Anna Picciolini, Clara Palestrini Tags: Canine Research Source Type: research

Factors associated with dog behavior problems referred to a behavior clinic
This study aimed at identifying similarities and differences in characteristics underlying two major groups of behavior problems, and their treatment outcome. The study focused on 335 dogs that visited a Behavioral Clinic in northern Italy between 2013-2016. These cases were categorized into 2 broad groups based on the diagnosis: an aggressive group (behavioral pathologies involving aggression), and an anxious group (behavioral pathologies not primarily involving aggression). (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - December 29, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Simona Cannas, Zita Talamonti, Silvia Mazzola, Michela Minero, Anna Picciolini, Clara Palestrini Source Type: research

Rearing finishing pigs with intact tails: Do they benefit from an enriched environment?
In an attempt to prevent tail biting in pigs, tail docking is often done. This management procedure is painful for the pigs, so the question arises whether pigs can be raised with intact tails and whether these pigs would benefit from an enriched environment. The aim of this study was to investigate the behavior and performance of fattening pigs with intact tails in an enriched environment and fattening pigs in a more barren environment. A total of 94 pigs with different genetic backgrounds (type C pigs: predisposed to better carcass traits vs. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - December 13, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Anneleen Bulens, Sanne Van Beirendonck, Jos Van Thielen, Nadine Buys, Bert Driessen Tags: Porcine Research Source Type: research

Rearing finishing pigs with intact tails: do they benefit from an enriched environment?
In an attempt to prevent tail biting in pigs, tail docking is often done. This management procedure is painful for the pigs, so the question arises whetherpigs can be raised with intact tails and whether thesepigs would benefit from an enriched environment. The aim of this study was to investigate the behavior and performance of fattening pigs with intact tails in an enriched environment and fattening pigs in a more barren environment. A total of 94 pigs with different genetic backgrounds (type C pigs: predisposed to better carcass traits vs. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - December 13, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Anneleen Bulens, Sanne Van Beirendonck, Jos Van Thielen, Nadine Buys, Bert Driessen Source Type: research

What information might be in the facial expressions of ridden horses? Adaptation of behavioral research methodologies in  a new field
Horses being ridden when in pain is a welfare concern, which deserves investigation. Transfer of behavior-based pain evaluation systems developed for clinical science to ridden horses must be done with caution, since research methods specific for evaluation of pain in equitation science have not been validated. In this commentary piece, we present some concerns about the study designs of two recent studies evaluating facial expressions in ridden horses. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - December 12, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Karina B. Gleerup, Pia H. Andersen, Jennifer Wathan Tags: Discussion Roundtable Source Type: research

What information might be in the facial expressions of ridden horses - adaptation of behavioural research methodologies in a new field
Horses being ridden when in pain is a welfare concern which deserves investigation. Transfer of behaviour based pain evaluation systems developed for clinical science to ridden horses, must be done with cautiousness, and research methods specific for evaluation of pain in equitation science have not been validated. In this commentary piece we present some concerns about the study designs of two recent papers evaluating facial expressions in ridden horses. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - December 12, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Karina B. Gleerup, Pia H. Andersen, Jennifer Wathan Source Type: research

Are animal-assisted activity dogs different from pet dogs? A comparison of their sociocognitive abilities
Animal-assisted activities (AAAs) refer to a variety of interactions between animals and humans, intended to improve people's well-being providing recreational or educational opportunities. Domestic dogs are one of the most commonly used animals for these kinds of interventions, given their trainability and the positive effects of dog-human interactions. Nevertheless, the selection of participating animals is mainly unsystematic, and training is not required for dogs to take part in AAAs. Previous studies suggest that high sociability as well as reduced fear and aggression are desirable traits in AAA dogs. (Source: Journal...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - December 11, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Camila Mar ía Cavalli, Fabricio Carballo, Marina Victoria Dzik, Susana Underwood, Mariana Bentosela Tags: Research Source Type: research

Are Animal Assisted Activities dogs different from pet dogs? A comparison of their sociocognitive abilities
Animal assisted activities (AAA) refer to a variety of interactions between animals and humans, intended to improve people ’s wellbeing providing recreational or educational opportunities. Domestic dogs are one of the most commonly used animals for these kinds of interventions, given their trainability and the positive effects of dog-human interactions. Nevertheless, the selection of participating animals is mainly un systematic and training is not required for dogs to take part in AAA. Previous studies suggest that high sociability as well as reduced fear and aggression are desirable traits in AAA dogs. (Source: Journal...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - December 11, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: C.M. Cavalli, F. Carballo, M.V. Dzik, S. Underwood, M. Bentosela Source Type: research