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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 least ...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - May 25, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Kate Fenner, Andrew Mclean, Paul McGreevy Source Type: research

Questionnaire Survey on The Use Of Different E-Collar Types in France in Everyday Life With A View To Providing Recommendations for Possible Future Regulations
Training with electronic collars/e-collars (e-stim, shock) is controversial and regulations concerning electric collars varies from absence to bans across European countries. The main goal of this study is to characterize the everyday use of e-collars by dog owners, in France where there are currently no regulations on their use.A sample (n=1,251) of dog owners was recruited using an online questionnaire. Data were collected using Google Forms. Factors associated with the use of e-collars were determined using a chi-squared test. (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: Sylvia Masson, Isabelle Nigron, Emmanuel Gaultier Source Type: research

Prevalence and Risk factors of “Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome” in Geriatric Dogs of Tehran
This study was performed on total 234 client owned dogs (7-16 years old). A questionn aire to assess behaviors and a canine cognitive dysfunction rating (CCDR) scale were used. Other potential risk factors assessed included dog’s age, sex, breed, body condition score (BCS), reproductive status, type of food intake and type of medication were assessed at time of questionnaire comple tion. (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, Siamak Mashhady Rafiee, Mohammad Nasrollahzadeh Masouleh, Seyed Javid Aldavood Source Type: research

NOTE – Please check and fix both in text and reference citations styles. The authors used a number of weird formats. Also – please switch to US English. Thanks, Karen Overall, editor
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 least ...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - May 25, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Kate Fenner, Andrew Mclean, Paul McGreevy Source Type: research

Serum oxytocin and lipid levels of dogs with maternal cannibalism
Maternal cannibalism is a condition whereby a dam consumes her own offspring after killing them. Although biological factors such as low levels of serum oxytocin and lipid levels have been shown to link to failure in maternal behaviors in different animals, underlying mechanisms responsible for abnormal maternal behavior has not yet been investigated in detail in dogs. To fill this gap, this study aimed to investigate serum lipid and oxytocin levels of the dogs having a previous history of maternal cannibalism. (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: Mustafa Kockaya, Nazl ı Ercan, Yasemin Salgirli Demirbas, Gonçalo Graça Da Pereira Source Type: research

Behavioral observations and comparisons of nonlame horses and lame horses before and after resolution of lameness by diagnostic analgesia
Differentiation between alteration in behavior which is the result of pain and that reflecting other behavior is potentially challenging in ridden horses. A ridden horse ethogram has been developed, tested, and combined with a pain score. Nonlame horses generally had lower pain scores than lame horses, although there was a small overlap. To determine if the ethogram could be used to differentiate lame horses before and after diagnostic analgesia had substantially improved lameness, and to verify its use in comparison of nonlame and lame horses, a retrospective study was done. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinic...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - May 15, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Sue Dyson, Jeannine M. Berger, Andrea D. Ellis, Jessica Mullard Tags: Equine Research Source Type: research

Behavioural observations and comparisons of non-lame horses and lame horses before and after resolution of lameness by diagnostic analgesia
Differentiation between alteration in behaviour which is the result of pain and that reflecting other behaviour is potentially challenging in ridden horses. A ridden horse ethogram has been developed, tested, and combined with a pain score. Non-lame horses generally had lower pain scores than lame horses, although there was small overlap. To determine if the ethogram could be used to differentiate lame horses before and after diagnostic analgesia had substantially improved lameness and to verify its use in comparison of non-lame and lame horses a Retrospective study was done. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinic...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - May 15, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: S. Dyson, J.M. Berger, A.D. Ellis, J. Mullard Source Type: research

Functional analysis and treatment of problem behavior in 3 animal shelter dogs
Problematic dog behaviors at animal shelters may stop animals from being adopted and may lead to euthanasia. Current dog behavior assessments lack scientific validity and do not identify the function (i.e., the reinforcement driving the behavior) of problem behavior. Functional analysis (FA) is an empirical method for determining the functions of problem behavior by manipulating antecedent and consequent events. By determining the functions of problem behavior, function-based treatments can be developed to reduce problem behavior and increase appropriate behavior. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - May 3, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tatum Winslow, Steven W. Payne, Kacie A. Massoudi Tags: Canine Research Source Type: research

Functional Analysis and Treatment of Problem Behavior in Three Animal Shelter Dogs
Problematic dog behavior at animal shelters may prevent animals from being adopted and may lead to euthanasia. Current dog behavior assessments lack scientific validity and do not identify the function (i.e., the reinforcement driving the behavior) of problem behavior. Functional analysis (FA) is an empirical method for determining the functions of problem behavior by manipulating antecedent and consequent events. By determining the functions of problem behavior, function-based treatments can be developed to reduce problem behavior and increase appropriate behavior. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - May 3, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tatum Winslow, Steven W. Payne, Kacie Robles Source Type: research

Beware the misdirection offense: the truth about shock, aversives and punishment
There are a number of interesting and valuable papers in this issue, but two are important: Masson et  al. (2018) and Todd (2018). These papers will be widely cited because they make related cogent arguments about the primary issue that is at the core of living with other individuals: alignment of behavioral priorities and desires. Masson et al. (2018) reviews the data that support the ineffective ness and dangers of using electric shock/ecollars/e-stim/shock to address unwanted behaviors, while Todd (2018) takes a broader view and asks why it is so difficult to convince people to try non-violent redress at first, rather...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - May 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 - May 1, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

A systematic literature review to evaluate the tools and methods used to measure rein tension
This study uses a systematic literature review to evaluate the tools and methods used to measure rein tension within current literature to establi sh whether their findings were reliable. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - April 30, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Lucy Dumbell, Chloe Lemon, Jane Williams Source Type: research

Effect of early-age gonadectomy on behavior in adopted shelter kittens —The sequel
Veterinary practitioners are often concerned about kitten safety during prepubertal gonadectomy and about the potential effects of this technique on health and behavior. Previous studies such as the Sterycat project, a prospective study with randomized treatment (prepubertal gonadectomy of shelter cats aged 8-12 weeks) and control (gonadectomy of shelter cats aged 6-8 months) groups, concluded that there were no differences in the occurrence of potentially undesirable or undesirable behaviors expressed by adopted shelter cats. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - April 25, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Christel P.H. Moons, Annelies Valcke, Katrien Verschueren, Nathalie Porters, Ingeborgh Polis, Hilde de Rooster Tags: Feline Research Source Type: research

Physiological and behavioral patterns of normal-term Thoroughbred foals
Foaling is a crucial period in mares ’ life and their newborns, resulting in a number of physiological and behavioral challenges, which may have predictable effects on foal’s welfare and well being. The aim of this study was to assess the patterns of circulating adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), cortisol and glucose concentration s in newborn foals born by full-term delivery, by taking into account the potential correlations with APGAR (Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration) scores. Newborn respiratory rate, rectal temperature, birth-weight, time to stand up, time to suck and allantochorion weight were al...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - April 25, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Pietro Medica, Cristina Cravana, Giuseppe Bruschetta, Adriana Ferlazzo, Esterina Fazio Source Type: research

Effect of early-age gonadectomy on behavior in adopted shelter kittens – the sequel.
Veterinary practitioners are often concerned about kitten safety during prepubertal gonadectomy, and about the potential effects of this technique on health and behavior. Previous studies like the Sterycat project, a prospective study with randomized treatment (prepubertal gonadectomy of shelter cats aged 8 to 12 weeks) and control (gonadectomy of shelter cats aged 6 to 8 months) groups, concluded that there were no differences in the occurrence of potentially undesirable or undesirable behaviors expressed by adopted shelter cats. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - April 25, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Christel P.H. Moons, Annelies Valcke, Katrien Verschueren, Nathalie Porters, Ingeborgh Polis, Hilde de Rooster Source Type: research