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Activity rhythms and use of nest boxes of juvenile mink in semi-natural group housing
The aim of this study was to investigate the activity patterns of American mink (Neovison vison). Twenty mink from a commercial mink farm were housed in a free-range enclosure (290 m2) at the age of 13 weeks. In the enclosure, the mink were offered 20 nest boxes (animal-to-nest-box ratio: 1:1), food ad libitum and 3 kinds of water basins. The activity rhythms and the use of the nest boxes were assessed by an automatic registration device that recorded the amount of time spent inside or outside the nest box or in the entrance tunnel for each individual mink over a time period of 18 weeks between July and December. (Source: ...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 27, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Angela Schwarzer, Anne-Katrin Kaesberg, Shana Bergmann, Paul Schmidt, Michael Erhard, Elke Rauch Source Type: research

Development of an ethogram to describe facial expressions in ridden horses (FEReq)
The objectives of this study were to develop and test an ethogram to describe facial expressions in ridden horses and to determine whether individuals could interpret and correctly apply the ethogram, with consistency among assessors. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 23, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Jessica Mullard, Jeannine M. Berger, Andrea D. Ellis, Sue Dyson Source Type: research

Rehabilitation program for urban free –ranging dogs in a shelter environment can improve behavior and welfare
In this study, a rehabilitation protocol including training and adaptability to home environment was applied to 8 urban free–ranging dogs kept in a dog shelter in Ankara, Turkey. At the beginning of the study, all dogs' reactions were assessed by short test s ituations to divide them into 2 groups, that is, dogs with behavioral changes such as fear and aggression (group 1) and dogs without behavioral changes (group 2). (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 21, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Yasemin Salgirli Demirbas, Etkin Safak, Bahri Emre, İlksin Piskin, Hakan Ozturk, Gonçalo Da Graça Pereira Tags: Research Source Type: research

Rehabilitation program for urban free ranging dogs in a shelter environment can improve behavior and welfare
In this study, a rehabilitation protocol including training and adaptability to home environment was applied to eight urban free ranging dogs kept in a dog shelter in Ankara, Turkey. At the beginning of the study, all dogs ’ reactions were assessed by short test situations in order to divide them into two groups, i.e. dogs with behavioral changes such as fear and aggression (Group 1) and dogs without behavioral changes (Group 2). (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 21, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Yasemin Salgirli Demirbas, Etkin Safak, Bahri Emre, İlksin Piskin, Hakan Ozturk, Gonçalo Da Graça Pereira Source Type: research

Tool use, problem-solving, and the display of stereotypic behaviors in the brown bear (Ursus arctos)
Recent studies suggest that bears have relatively high cognitive capabilities. However, cognitive processes and problem-solving abilities remain relatively unexplored in bear species. We studied the capacity for 8 captive brown bears (Ursus arctos) to move and use inanimate objects to obtain a food reward. We recorded their behaviors during the problem-solving process using a behavioral ethogram. Three items, a large log, a small log, and a box, were placed in an outdoor enclosure. As the bears progressed through 3 stages of trials, they would need to manipulate the objects and displace them into the proper location and or...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 16, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Alexander J. Waroff, Leticia Fanucchi, Charles T. Robbins, O. Lynne Nelson Tags: Research Source Type: research

Tool use, problem solving and and the display of stereotypic behaviors in the brown bear (Ursus arctos)
Recent studies suggest that bears have relatively high cognitive capabilities. However, cognitive processes and problem solving abilities remain relatively unexplored in bear species. We studied the capacity for eight captive brown bears (Ursus arctos) to move and use inanimate objects in order to obtain a food reward. We recorded their behaviors during the problem solving process using a behavioral ethogram. Three items: a large log, a small log and a box were placed in an outdoor enclosure. As the bears progressed through three stages of trials, they would need to manipulate the objects and displace them into the proper ...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 16, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Alexander J. Waroff, Leticia Fanucchi, Charles T. Robbins, O. Lynne Nelson Source Type: research

Behavioral restriction effects on activity motivation of a captive lion (Panthera leo persica)
This study investigated the locomotive motivation of captive lions, which are regarded as having relatively low motivation to move compared with other zoo animals. Four Indian lions including one non-castrated male and three females were observed as subject animals. Two captive conditions were set as experimental days: one was a confined condition in a bed chamber all day long (confined day); another was a released condition, with access to the exhibition area during daytime (released day). (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 13, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Daisuke Kohari, Ayaka Sunada, Yukiko Matsui, Ayumi Ootaki, Hidemasa Hori Source Type: research

Can we estimate dogs' recognition of objects in mirrors from their behavior and response time?
Dogs seem to use mirrors as problem-solving tools, but it is difficult for us to determine when dogs are able to recognize mirrors. Our aim was to examine dogs' behaviors to investigate how they recognize objects visible in mirrors. Ten pet dogs that had never undergone mirror exposure testing were recruited and categorized into 2 groups: a habituation group (HG) and nonhabituation group. The HG was given time to explore the test room before each test. A food reward was placed in a bowl positioned on the far side of an opaque barrier. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 10, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Megumi Fukuzawa, Ayano Hashi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Can we estimate dogs ’ recognition of objects in mirrors from their behavior and response time?
Dogs seem to use mirrors as problem-solving tools, but it is difficult for us to determine when dogs are able to recognize mirrors. Our aim was to examine dogs ’ behaviors to investigate how they recognize objects visible in mirrors. Ten pet dogs that had never undergone mirror exposure testing were recruited and categorized into two groups; a habituation-to-the-mirror group (HG) and no-habituation group (NHG). The HG was given time to explore the test r oom before each test. A food reward was placed in a bowl positioned on the far side of an opaque barrier. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 10, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Megumi Fukuzawa, Ayano Hashi Source Type: research

Empathy toward animals and people: The role of gender and length of service in a sample of Italian veterinarians
This study investigated empathy toward animals and people in veterinarians, assessing whether and to what extent they are influenced by variables such as gender and length of service. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 8, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Elisa Silvia Colombo, Franca Crippa, Tessa Calderari, Emanuela Prato-Previde Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effect of multiple environmental stressors on the adaptive capability of Malpura rams based on physiological responses in a semi-arid tropical environment
A 45 day study was conducted where the primary objective was to evaluate the effect of simultaneously imposed multiple stressors (thermal, nutritional and walking) on the adaptive capability of Malpura rams based on changes in ingestive bahaviour, physiological, blood biochemical and endocrine responses. Twenty adult Malpura rams (average BW 44.9 Kg) were used in the study. The rams were divided into two groups, CON (n=10; Control) and MS (n=10; multiple stressors). All of the rams were stall fed with a diet consisting of 70% roughage and 30% concentrate. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 8, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: V. Sejian, D. Kumar, J.B. Gaughan, S.M.K. Naqvi Source Type: research

Empathy towards animals and people: the role of gender and length of service in a sample of Italian vets
Empathy plays an important role in interpersonal relationships and it also shapes the relationship between human and non-human species, affecting the way animals are treated and cared for.Veterinarians play a key role in regard to animal welfare and, especially in companion animal practice, they have to care for "non-human patients" as well as for "human clients", showing sensitivity and empathy towards both. However, empathy in veterinary professionals has received very little attention so far. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - November 8, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Elisa Silvia Colombo, Franca Crippa, Tessa Calderari, Emanuela Prato-Previde Source Type: research

TEMPORARY REMOVAL: Use of questionnaire-based data to assess dog personality
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Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - October 25, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Pamela Wiener, Marie J. Haskell Source Type: research

DogTube: An examination of dogmanship online
This study used event and time-based lag sequential analyses to examine the quality of dogmanship in videos of humans training dogs on a public video-sharing network. Lag sequential analysis was used to assess the responses that occur after a specific behavior for various time periods (or lag periods). Dogmanship is reflected in the timeliness of rewards and the ability to acquire and retain a dogs ’ attention when handling or training them. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - October 25, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: E. Payne, P.C. Bennett, P.D. McGreevy Source Type: research

Use of questionnaire-based data to assess dog personality
The study of dog personality is of general academic interest and also has applications for the management of both working dogs and pets. However, acquiring direct behavioral assessments of large numbers of animals is both time-consuming and logistically difficult. An alternative approach that is becoming increasingly common is the collection of questionnaire-based information directly from dog owners. In this review, we discuss some commonly used questionnaires for dog personality traits and findings that have been published using these tools. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - October 25, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Pamela Wiener, Marie J. Haskell Source Type: research