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I say thee ‘neigh’: Rescued equids are optimistic in a judgment bias test
Changes in the affective state of neglected or abused animals can be difficult to quantify relative to physical improvements following rescue. Judgment bias as a measure of affective state was assessed in eight horses and two donkeys that differed in their care history (abused/neglected or non-abused/non-neglected, hereafter described as rescued/non-rescued). On each training trial, a single bucket was presented at one of two locations; one that always contained food (reward), and another that never contained food (non-reward) and the latency to approach within one meter of the bucket was recorded. (Source: Journal of Vete...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - April 9, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Molly C. McGuire, Zoe Johnson-Ulrich, Audrey Robeson, Virgil Zeigler-Hill, Jennifer Vonk Source Type: research

Sleeping Pattern of Horses in Selected Local Horse Stables in Malaysia
Horses typically spend between from 4 to 15 hours a day in standing rest, and anywhere from minutes to several hours lying down. Horses that have less sleep due to prolonged activities will result in health deterioration and poor welfare. From the literature search and from the authors ’ knowledge, the study on the sleeping patterns of domesticated horses in stable management in the tropics has not yet been explored. Thus, the aim of this study was to understand the sleeping patterns of selected local stabled horses in Malaysia. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - April 9, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Eric Lim Teik Chung, Nurul Hayah Khairuddin, Tengku Rinalfi Putra Tengku Azizan, Lawan Adamu Source Type: research

An opportunistic pilot study of radiographs of equine nasal bones at the usual site of nosebands
This study evaluates archived radiographs of equine nasal bones for evidence of trauma and to test whether age, sex or breed were risk factors for such radiographic changes. Radiographs of equine nasal bones (n=60) were studied for evidence of bony or soft-tissue changes by a specialist radiologist blinded to their signalment. Horses with described changes were classified as possible cases and horses without changes, non-cases. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - April 9, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: F. Crago, G. Shea, O. James, K. Schemann, P.D. McGreevy Source Type: research

Exotic pet suitability: understanding some problems and utilizing a labeling system to aid animal welfare, environment, and consumer protection
Exotic pets are essentially animals that are non-native to a region and/or non-domesticated. The trade in and keeping of exotic pets has been frequently criticized for the commonly inhumane and harmful practices that are associated with supply and keeping, including: animal welfare, species conservation, invasiveness, and public health and safety. Relatedly, a growing issue is that of unwanted exotic pets handed to animal care centers due to their overly demanding requirements and the confiscation of animals suffering from abuse. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - April 9, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Clifford Warwick, Catrina Steedman, Mike Jessop, Phillip Arena, Anthony Pilny, Emma Nicholas Source Type: research

Study of aggressiveness in livestock-guarding dogs based on rearing method
The return of wolves to the French Alps has resulted in a significant increase in mortality in small ruminants due to predation during the summer grazing period. To counteract this, the French authorities have supported the acquisition of livestock-guarding dogs by providing technical and financial assistance. Unfortunately, some of these dogs show aggression toward humans. The goal of this study was to evaluate the extent to which the manner in which the guarding dogs are reared affects the risk of human-directed aggression. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - March 14, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Muriel Marion, Claude B éata, Guillaume Sarcey, Sophie Delfante, Nathalie Marlois Tags: Canine Research Source Type: research

Emotional eating in companion dogs: Owners' perception and relation with feeding habits, eating behavior, and emotional state
Emotional eating, or changes in eating behavior due to negative emotions, has been demonstrated in humans and rodents, but not in dogs. The aim of the present study was to survey owners' perceptions of the presence of emotional eating in their dogs, as a first approach to investigate this phenomenon in companion dogs. A questionnaire was administered via social media, including questions about general information, feeding habits, eating behavior and related problems, temperament, and emotional state. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - March 14, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Isabel Lu ño, Jorge Palacio, Sylvia García-Belenguer, Ángela González-Martínez, Belén Rosado Tags: Canine Research Source Type: research

Field assessment of cats' litter box substrate preferences
Cats living inside a home without any possibility of outdoor access have to defecate in a litter box. To suit the cats' needs, several recommendations seem to be agreed upon. The litter box has to be clean and in a calm spot easily accessible to the cat. It has to be in a size that fits the cat. The number of litter boxes has to be correlated with the number of cats present at home as well as the size of the household. The box should contain a substrate that allows the cat to comfortably dig in it. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - March 14, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Virginie Villeneuve-Beugnet, Frederic Beugnet Tags: Feline Research Source Type: research

Locomotor stereotypies and racing performance in thoroughbred horses
The objective of this study was to determine if racing performance was negatively affected by weaving and stall walking in thoroughbred racehorses. Three hundred eighty-nine animals were randomly chosen from those residing at the Club H ípico de Santiago, all of which had a handicap and had run at least 5 races. The horses were divided into 2 groups according to their handicap criteria: the low performance group, with handicap from 1 to 29 (n = 333) and the high performance group, with handicap from 30 to 56 (n = 56). (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - March 14, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Lisandro Mu ñoz, Cristian León, Jaime Cruces, Reinaldo Ortiz, Mario Briones Tags: Equine Research Source Type: research

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Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - March 14, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Study of aggressiveness in livestock guarding dogs based on rearing method
The return of wolves to the French Alps has resulted in a significant increase in mortality in small ruminants due to predation during the summer grazing period. To counteract this, the French authorities have supported the acquisition of livestock guarding dogs by providing technical and financial assistance. Unfortunately, some of these dogs show aggression towards humans. The goal of this study was to evaluate the extent to which the manner in which the guarding dogs are reared affects the risk of human directed aggression. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - March 14, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Muriel Marion, Claude B éata, Guillaume Sarcey, Sophie Delfante, Nathalie Marlois Source Type: research

Emotional eating in companion dogs: owners ’ perception and relation with feeding habits, eating behavior and emotional state
Emotional eating, or changes in eating behavior due to negative emotions, has been demonstrated in humans and rodents, but not in dogs. The aim of the present study was to survey owners ’ perceptions of the presence of emotional eating in their dogs, as a first approach to investigate this phenomenon in companion dogs. A questionnaire was administered via social media, including questions about general information, feeding habits, eating behavior and related problems, temperament and emotional state. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - March 14, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Isabel Lu ño, Jorge Palacio, Sylvia García-Belenguer, Ángela González-Martínez, Belén Rosado Source Type: research

Field assessment of cats' litterbox substrate preferences
Cats living inside a home without any possibility of outdoor access have to defecate in a litter box. In order to suit the cats' needs, several recommendations seem to be agreed upon. The litter box has to be clean and in a calm spot easily accessible to the cat. It has to be a size that fits the cat. The number of litter boxes has to be correlated with the number of cats present at home as well as the size of the household. The box should contain a substrate that allows the cat to comfortably dig in it. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - March 14, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Virginie Beugnet Source Type: research

Locomotor Stereotypies and Racing Performance in Thoroughbred Horses
The objective of this study was to determine if racing performance was negatively affected by weaving and stall-walking in thoroughbred racehorses. Three hundred and eighty-nine animals were randomly chosen from those residing at the Club H ípico de Santiago, all of which had a handicap and had run at least five races. The horses were divided into two groups according to their handicap criteria: the low performance group, with handicap from 1 to 29 (n = 333), and the high performance group, with handicap from 30 to 56 (n = 56). (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - March 14, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Lisandro Mu ñoz, Cristian León, Jaime Cruces, Reinaldo Ortiz, Mario Briones Source Type: research

Effects of a light colored cotton rug use on horse thermoregulation and behavior indicators of stress
When environmental temperatures exceed 25 °C horses are potentially subject to thermal stress. It has therefore been recommended that horses should be provided with shade during hot days. However this is not possible for horses grazing on many Australian rural properties. While the positive effect that solar radiation blocking can have on reducing heat absorption is understood by some, conflicting views, mostly anecdotal, exist on the use of a light cotton rug on horses for this purpose. The aim of this pilot study was to examine the effects of wearing a light colored cotton rug on horse heart rate (HR), respiratory rate ...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - March 14, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: B. Padalino, J. Loy, L. Hawson, H. Randle Source Type: research

Barriers to the adoption of humane dog training methods
This study reviews the barriers to the adoption of humane dog training methods by the general public. Lack of knowledge of the welfare risks, the poor quality of much information available to dog owners (should they seek it out), lack of regulation of dog trainers, and theoretical and practical knowledge of dog training will all affect people's choice of method. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - March 13, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Zazie Todd Tags: Canine Research Source Type: research