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The effect of training sessions and feeding regimes on neuromodulator role of serotonin, tryptophan, and β-endorphin of horses
We tested the hypothesis that diet affects equine feeding behavior and that diet composition affects a shift in energy metabolism characterized by a wide range of neuroendocrine changes. We investigated the effects of training sessions on circulating serotonin (5-HT), tryptophan, and β-endorphin (β-EN) concentrations in horses to ascertain whether two different isoenergetic diets would affect this response. Thirty-six Dutch Warmblood horses were randomly distinguished in 18 horses fed with a low-fiber diet (LF) and 18 horses fed with a high-fiber diet (HF). (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - December 5, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Giuseppe Bruschetta, Pietro Medica, Esterina Fazio, Cristina Cravana, Alida M. Ferlazzo Tags: Research Source Type: research

The effect of training sessions and feeding regimes on neuromodulator role of serotonin, tryptophan and β-endorphin of horses
We tested the hypothesis that diet affects on equine feeding behavior and that diet composition affects a shift in energy metabolism characterized by a wide range of neuroendocrine changes. We investigated the effects of training sessions on circulating serotonin (5-HT), tryptophan and β-endorphin concentrations in horses to ascertain whether two different isoenergetic diets would affect this response.Thirty-six Dutch Warmblood horses were randomly distinguished in 18 horses fed with a low fiber diet (LF), and 18 horses fed with a high fiber diet (HF). (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - December 5, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: G. Bruschetta, P. Medica, E. Fazio, C. Cravana, A.M. Ferlazzo Source Type: research

Response to Gleerup: understanding signals that indicate pain in ridden horses
Determining the reasons for pain in ridden horses is challenging, because of the many variable factors, including primary musculoskeletal pain, tack-induced pain or rider-induced pain. Field-based studies clearly have limitations but, assuming that those limitations are acknowledged, behavioral observations that are repeatable among horses, different between non-lame and lame horses and reduced when lameness is abolished by diagnostic analgesia may be useful indicators of pain. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - December 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: S. Dyson, A. Ellis, J. Mullard, J. Berger Source Type: research

Breeding season and transport interactions on the pituitary-adrenocortical and biochemical responses of horses
The aim of this study was to investigate the circulating ACTH and cortisol changes in breeding stallions in response to road transport before and after the breeding season. Creatinine, creatine kinase (CK), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), urea and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) changes were also considered. Twenty-seven healthy stallions were studied before and after transport over a distance of 200 km, before and after the breeding season. On the basis of the number of mares covered per stallion during the breeding season, each stallion was assigned to two groups: 17 stallions with a poor sc...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 16, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Pietro Medica, Cristina Cravana, Giuseppe Bruschetta, Adriana Ferlazzo, Esterina Fazio Source Type: research

Interspecies comparison of daily total locomotor activity monitoring in different management conditions
The aim of this study was to compare total locomotor activity (TLA) in four domestic species housed in different stable conditions under natural 12/12 light/dark photoperiod. The study subjects were 20 Italian saddle mares, 20 Comisana ewes, 20 Maltese goats and 20 Holstein Friesian cattle. Two treatment groups were used, with10 subjects for each species. The first group was housed in a 1 hectare paddock. The animals in the second group were housed in boxes. Horses were housed individually in a 12m2 boxes. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 16, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Claudia Giannetto, Elisabetta Giudice, Giuseppe Acri, Francecso Fazio, Giuseppe Piccione Source Type: research

Moving forward with zoo welfare assessment: A response to Cooke (2017)
In this response, we show how the points raised in Rose et  al. (2017) are relevant across taxa. The original article reviewed literature on 3 basic “groups” of animal, with a specific remit of identifying welfare needs within these groups. The focus of this article did not intend to exclude other types of animal but to show the extent of research need s in those already studied. The ideas presented are relevant to those studying other taxa, specifically scientists and zoo biologists with more expertise and knowledge of invertebrates. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 14, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Paul E. Rose, Steve M. Nash, Lisa M. Riley Tags: Zoo and Exotic Animal Research Source Type: research

Moving forward with zoo welfare assessment: Aresponse to Cooke (2017).
In this response, we show how the points raised in Rose, Nash, and Riley (2017) are relevant across taxa. The original paper reviewed literature on three basic “groups” of animal, with a specific remit of identifying welfare needs within these groups. The focus of this paper did not intend to exclude other types of animal, but to show the extent of research needs in those already studied. The ideas presented are relevant to those studying other taxa, s pecifically scientists and zoo biologists with more expertise and knowledge of invertebrates. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 14, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Paul E. Rose, Steve M. Nash, Lisa M. Riley Source Type: research

The stress response of 6-month-old horses to abrupt weaning is influenced by their sex
In this study, we investigated differences in the immediate response of male and female foals to weaning. A total of 22 foals (11 male and 11 female) of 6  months of age were weaned abruptly from their dams but remained in their familiar foal groups. Body weight was determined. Behavior of foals was observed from 2 days before to 7 days after weaning. Saliva samples for determination of cortisol concentration were collected from 2 days before to 7  days after weaning at 6 AM, 0:30 PM, and 7 PM. On the day of weaning, saliva was collected from 1 hour before until 4 hours after weaning at 30-minute intervals. (Source: Jou...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Manuela Wulf, Elisabeth Beythien, Natascha Ille, J örg Aurich, Christine Aurich Tags: Equine Research Source Type: research

Editorial Board/Table of Contents
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Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Using data to challenge belief structures and inform actions
The first paper in this issue is one of two 2017 Early Career Award Papers. In their award-winning paper Menchetti et  al. (2017) analyze caregiver responses about pain and function in dogs who are amputees. Amputation can be a life saving procedure for many dogs with osteosarcoma, but client concerns include pain, anxiety and functionality. Phantom complex is well established in humans, but difficult to evaluate in dogs. Using questions assessing an array of pain types, the patterns of exhibition of the pain and quality of life, Menchetti et al. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Karen L. Overall Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

The 2017 Early Career Award Winning Papers for the Journal of Veterinary Behavior
We would like to congratulate the winners of the 2017 Early Career Award: Ben Flakoll for his precedent setting paper on how twitching affects horses (Flakoll et  al., 2017) and Marika Menchetti for her timely, detailed, thoughtful and humane paper investigating phantom complex in dogs post-amputation (Menchetti et al., 2017). The Flakoll et al. paper was submitted under the interest area of welfare and the Menchetti et al. paper was submitted under the interest area of behavioral medicine. This award carries with it a special notation on the paper, announcements in social media, a cash award and a year’s open access...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Karen L. Overall Tags: Early Career Award Announcement Source Type: research

Using an owner-based questionnaire to phenotype dogs with separation-related distress: do owners know what their dogs do when they are absent?
Accurate phenotyping is a critical component of any behavioral research. We compared owner responses to the C-BARQ section on separation-related behaviors with video footage of their dogs (n=31). A focal animal continuous recording method was used to describe the behavior of dogs during the first 25 minutes after owners ’ departure. Nine dogs were recorded in the presence of one or two conspecifics, whereas 23 other dogs were alone. There was a significant moderate positive correlation between the separation-related behavior questionnaire score and the percentage of time exhibiting behaviors suggestive of anxiety (rs = 0...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Diane van Rooy, Elizabeth R. Arnott, Peter C. Thomson, Paul D. McGreevy, Claire M. Wade Source Type: research

A pilot study on surgical trimming impact on severely overgrown claws in sheep: behavioral, physiological and ruminal function aspects
This study highlights the effect of surgical claw trimming (SCT) on the behavior, physiological indices, and ruminal activity of sheep. Twenty sheep that had severe claw overgrowth, were divided into two groups, the trimmed group (T), subjected to the process of claw trimming, and the overgrown claw group, the control group (C). Claw morphometric measurements (toe length, claw height, sole length, sole width, heel height, dorsal hoof angle, fetlock angle, and dew claws length), gait analysis, behavioral patterns (feeding, rumination, drinking, standing, walking, and resting), hematological and blood biochemical indices (CB...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ahmed Ibrahim, Usama T. Mahmoud, Nasser S. Abou Khalil, Hussein A. Hussein, Magda M. Ali Source Type: research

The stress response of 6 month-old horses to abrupt weaning is influenced by their sex
In this study we investigated differences in the immediate response of male and female foals to weaning. A total of 22 foals (11 male, 11 female) of 6 months of age were weaned abruptly from their dams but remained in their familiar foal groups. Body weight was determined. Behavior of foals was observed from two days before to 7 days after weaning. Saliva samples for determination of cortisol concentration were collected from two days before to 7 days after weaning at 06:00, 12:30 and 19:00h. On the day of weaning, saliva was collected from 1h before until 4h after weaning at 30min intervals. (Source: Journal of Veterinary...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Manuela Wulf, Elisabeth Beythien, Natascha Ille, J örg Aurich, Christine Aurich Source Type: research

Development of an ethogram for a pain scoring system in ridden horses and its application to determine the presence of musculoskeletal pain
There is evidence that more than 47% of the sports horse population in normal work may be lame, but the lameness is not recognised by owners or trainers. An alternative means of detecting pain may be recognition of behavioral changes in ridden horses. It has been demonstrated that there are differences in facial expressions in non-lame and lame horses. The purpose of this study was to develop a whole horse ethogram for ridden horses and to determine whether it could be applied repeatedly by one observer(Repeatability Study, 9 horses) and if, by application of a related pain behavior score, lame horses (n=24) and non-lame h...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: S. Dyson, J. Berger, A.D. Ellis, J. Mullard Source Type: research