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Outcome data informs use of interventions: Shock as an example
The first paper in this issue, Masson et  al. (2018a) should be mandatory reading for everyone who trains or interacts with dogs since it contains some of the only data on the incidence of use of shock/electronic/e-stim collars, including bark activated shock/electric collars. It would surprise many owners, but not specialists in veterina ry behavioral medicine, that bark activated collars–which punish dogs with shock for what is more often than not a normal behavior - do more behavioral and welfare damage than any other collar type. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - July 1, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Karen L. Overall Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

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Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - July 1, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

A description of the characteristics of dogs in, and policies of 4 shelters in, different countries
Stray dogs can be found in most countries in the world, creating ethical and sanitary problems. Animal shelters are built to keep stray animals off the streets and thereby improve public health. Although countries have many similarities in dealing with these issues, there may also be considerable differences. Here, we describe dogs' characteristics and management policies at 4 different shelters: 2 located in North America (USA), 1 in Asia (Israel), and 1 in Europe (Italy). This comparison was intended to identify which policies led to higher animal welfare. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - June 27, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Zita Talamonti, Noga Zusman, Simona Cannas, Michela Minero, Silvia Mazzola, Clara Palestrini Tags: Canine Research Source Type: research

A description of the characteristics of dogs in, and policies of four shelters in different countries
Stray dogs can be found in most countries in the world, creating ethical and sanitary problems. Animal shelters are built to keep stray animals off the streets and thereby improve public health. Although countries have many similarities in dealing with these issues, there may also be considerable differences. Here, we describe dogs ’ characteristics and management policies at four different shelters; two located in North America (USA), one in Asia (Israel) and one in Europe (Italy). This comparison was intended to identify which policies led to higher animal welfare. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Appl...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - June 27, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Zita Talamonti, Noga Zusman, Simona Cannas, Michela Minero, Silvia Mazzola, Clara Palestrini Source Type: research

Changes in sexual hormones, serotonin, and cortisol concentrations  following oral administration of melatonin in castrated and intact dogs
Melatonin is a regulatory hormone that orchestrates many responses to changes occurring in the body and environment. In the present study, melatonin was administrated immediately after castration to 20 male dogs (3  mg/10 Kg, Per os or orally, four groups [n = 5]: melatonin, castrated, castrated + melatonin, and control) for 30 days. Blood samples were collected weekly from jugular vein from 2 days after melatonin administration. Steroidal hormones (estradiol, testosterone, progesterone (P4), and cortis ol) and serotonin were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - June 25, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Sina Salavati, Asghar Mogheiseh, Saeed Nazifi, Aidin Shojaee Tabrizi, Pegah Taheri, Farzaneh Koohi Tags: Canine Research Source Type: research

Evaluation of the Relationship Between Cats and Dogs Living in the Same Home
The number of cats and dogs kept together in many parts of the industrialised world is increasing, but we know little about the typical interactions that occur between these two species when they live within the same home. Despite social differences, when conditions are correct, both species are capable of expressing amicability to one another. Although the age at which the two species are introduced to each other is thought to be important, there is little understanding of the range of factors that influence the success of cat-dog relationships. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - June 25, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Jessica E. Thomson, Sophie S. Hall, Daniel S. Mills Source Type: research

Changes in sexual hormones, serotonin, and cortisol concentrations following oral administration of melatonin in castrated and intact dogs
Melatonin is a regulatory hormone that orchestrates many responsesto changes occurring in the body and environment. In the present study, melatonin was administrated immediately after time of castration to 20 male dogs (3mg/10 Kg, PO, four groups (n=5): melatonin, castrated, castrated+melatonin, control) for 30 days. Blood samples were collected weekly from jugular vein from 2 days after melatonin administration. Steroidal hormones (estradiol, testosterone, progesterone, cortisol) and serotonin were measured by ELISA Kits. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - June 25, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Sina Salavati, Asghar Mogheiseh, Saeed Nazifi, Aidin Shojaee Tabrizi, Pegah Taheri, Farzaneh Koohi Source Type: research

A survey of undesirable behaviors expressed by ex-racing greyhounds adopted in Italy
Previous research showed that behavior problems are a major reason for relinquishing adopted dogs to animal shelters, and it is possible that undesirable behaviors also affect the success of adoptions of retired racing greyhounds. The current study aimed to measure behaviors of ex-racing greyhounds adopted through the Greyhound Adoption Center Italy, as reported by 176 owners. Desirable behaviors were reported by a large percentage of participants as occurring always or almost always, such as being easy to manage (90.9%), being clean in the home (89.2%), and being good with children (89.2%). (Source: Journal of Veterinary ...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - June 7, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tiffani Josey Howell, Paolo Mongillo, Giulia Giacomini, Lieta Marinelli Source Type: research

Effects of dietary probiotics on beef cattle performance and stress
Dietary probiotics have been shown to benefit cattle production; however, little is known about how they affect beef cattle temperament and stress. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to evaluate any effects on beef cattle performance and stress. Two treatments were utilized for this study: 1) control, receiving feed without probiotics and 2) probiotics, receiving feed containing 10 g per head per day of probiotics (Probios feed granules, Chr. Hansen Inc., Milwaukee, WI, USA). Three groups of cattle were evaluated. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - June 6, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Alexis J. Kelsey, Jessica D. Colpoys Source Type: research

A review: Today's practices about the fitness for travel on land of horses toward the slaughterhouse
Worldwide, millions of horses are transported toward slaughterhouses each year. The fitness for travel of those horses before they go onto transport has a major effect on the welfare of the horses during the loading, transportation, unloading, and slaughter process. In addition, a physically fit horse is more capable to handle stress than an unfit horse. Therefore, many legal regulations were introduced by governments to define the meaning and condition of a physically fit horse before going on transportation. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - June 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: L. Vermeulen, S. Van Beirendonck, J. Van Thielen, B. Driessen Source Type: research

A review: Today ’s practices about the fitness for travel on land of horses towards the slaughterhouse
Worldwide, millions of horses are transported towards slaughterhouses each year. The fitness for travel of those horses before they go onto transport has a major effect on the welfare of the horses during the loading, transportation, unloading and slaughter process. In addition, a physically fit horse is more capable to handle stress than an unfit horse. Therefore, many legal regulations were introduced by governments to define the meaning and condition of a physically fit horse before going on transportation. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - June 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: L. Vermeulen, S. Van Beirendonck, J. Van Thielen, B. Driessen Source Type: research

Effect of short-term seclusion of sheep on their welfare indicators
Separation from the group is a potent stressor for sheep. The separation from the group may have an adverse effect on animal welfare. Therefore, the present study was initiated to determine the effect of short-term seclusion of sheep on their welfare indicators in terms of behavior and endocrine level. Sixteen ewes of 3-4 year of age were kept together for one month to form a group and get emotionally accustomed to each other. Thereafter, one individual ewe was daily separated from their group and kept in a separate shed to ward off their visual and tactile contact with other group mates. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Beh...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - June 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Kalyan De, Vijay Kumar Saxena, Balaganur Krishnappa, Davendra Kumar, Syed Mohammed Khursheed Naqvi Source Type: research

Aggression in working mules and subsequent aggressive treatment by their handlers in Egyptian brick kilns - cause or effect?
Mules found working in Egyptian brick kilns are often faced with poor welfare from being over worked, overloaded, having multiple lesions from ill-fitted harnesses, poor body scores, as well as receiving aversive treatment by handlers. Reports have frequently revealed aggressive responses by mules towards their handlers. The main goal of this study was to investigate whether mule aggression is an innate act towards people or is a reactive response to rough handling procedures by their handlers. A total of 374 mules from 50 different kilns were assessed and their handlers were interviewed. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Beh...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - June 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ahmed B.A. Ali, Mohammed A. El Sayed, Amy K. McLean, Camie R. Heleski Source Type: research

Prevalence and risk factors of “cognitive dysfunction syndrome” in geriatric dogs in Tehran
This study was performed on total of 234 client-owned dogs (7-16 years old). A questionnaire to assess behavi ors and a canine cognitive dysfunction rating (CCDR) scale were used. Other potential risk factors including dog's age, sex, breed, body condition score, reproductive status, type of food intake, and type of medication were assessed at the time of questionnaire completion. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - May 25, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Maneli Ansari Mood, Seeyamak Mashhady Rafie, Mohammad Nasrollahzadeh Masouleh, Seyed Javid Aldavood Tags: Canine Research Source Type: research

Cutting to the chase: How round-pen, lunging, and high-speed liberty work may compromise horse welfare
Round-pen, lunging, and liberty training has grown in popularity in recent years in a number of equestrian contexts, due in part to the popularity of contemporary training methods and colt-starting competitions. When well applied, the round-pen can become a classroom, but when poorly applied and without an understanding of learning theory, training in the round-pen or on a lunge-line can pose significant risks to both horse welfare and handler safety. The most serious problems arise when exceeding optimal and safe thresholds of arousal in the horse, which can be detrimental to both human safety and horse welfare in at leas...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - May 25, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Kate Fenner, Andrew N. Mclean, Paul D. McGreevy Tags: Review Source Type: research