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Pilot study evaluating the effect of feeding method on overall activity of neutered indoor pet cats
Indoor housing of cats is associated with a higher incidence of multiple diseases, including obesity. Increased exercise is often recommended as a method of creating or increasing the negative energy balance required for weight loss. Food-dispensing toys have been suggested as a method of increasing cat activity and providing environmental enrichment but have not been systematically evaluated in client-owned cats. To compare the effect of meal feeding from a bowl versus a food-dispensing toy on overall activity, 19 client-owned cats were enrolled in a 2-way, 2-period, and randomized repeated-measures mixed-effects crossove...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - February 15, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Raju Naik, Angela Witzel, Julia D. Albright, Kaitlin Siegfried, Margaret E. Gruen, Andrea Thomson, Joshua Price, B. Duncan X. Lascelles Tags: Feline Research Source Type: research

Pilot study evaluating the impact of feeding method on overall activity of neutered indoor pet cats
Indoor housing of cats is associated with a higher incidence of multiple diseases, including obesity. Increased exercise is often recommended as a method of creating or increasing the negative energy balance required for weight loss. Food-dispensing toys have been suggested as a method of increasing cat activity and providing environmental enrichment, but have not been systematically evaluated in client-owned cats. To compare the effect of meal-feeding from a bowl versus a food-dispensing toy on overall activity, nineteen client-owned cats were enrolled in a two-way, two-period, randomized repeated measures mixed effects c...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - February 15, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Raju Naik, Angela Witzel, Julia D. Albright, Kaitlin Siegfried, Margaret E. Gruen, Andrea Thomson, Joshua Price, B. Duncan X. Lascelles Source Type: research

A preliminary investigation into personality and pain in dogs
Adherence to basic animal welfare standards involves effective monitoring and control of pain, especially in a veterinary setting. Assessment relies on behavioral and physiological indicators. However, individual differences in physiology mediate consistent individual differences in behavior, referred to as “personality”. Therefore, personality may confound measurements of pain. The current work is a preliminary investigation into whether extraversion and neuroticism are associated with differences in individual behavioral and physiological responses to pain. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - February 6, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: James Lush, Carrie Ijichi Tags: Canine Research Source Type: research

A preliminary investigation into personality and pain in dogs
Adherence to basic animal welfare standards involves effective monitoring and control of pain, especially in a veterinary setting. Assessment relies on behavioural and physiological indicators. However, individual differences in physiology mediate consistent individual differences in behaviour, referred to as personality (Koolhaas et al., 1999). Therefore, personality may confound measurements of pain (Ijichi et al., 2014). The current work is a preliminary investigation into whether Extraversion and Neuroticism are associated with differences in individual behavioural and physiological responses to pain. (Source: Journal ...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - February 6, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: James Lush, Carrie Ijichi Source Type: research

Attitude toward nonhuman animals and their welfare: Do behaviorists differ from other veterinarians?
Veterinarians are an important source of information about animal care for owners. They provide general advice about topics important to an animal's well-being, such as appropriate training, exercise, and nutrition. Veterinary behaviorists (VBs), when dealing with undesired or abnormal behaviors, also perform an assessment of pet welfare and evaluation of owners' behavior and attitudes. It is likely that these assessments are affected by the attitude toward animals and animal welfare of the behaviorists. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - February 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Angelo Gazzano, Sabrina Giussani, Jara Guti érrez, Asahi Ogi, Chiara Mariti Tags: Behavioral Medicine Research Source Type: research

Attitude toward non-human animals and their welfare: do behaviorists differ from other veterinarians?
Veterinarians are an important source of information about animal care for owners. They provide general advice about topics important to an animal ’s well-being, such as appropriate training, exercise and nutrition. Veterinary behaviorists, when dealing with undesired or abnormal behaviors, also perform an assessment of pet welfare and an evaluation of owners’ behavior and attitudes. It is likely that these assessments are affected by the attitude toward animals and toward animal welfare of the behaviorists. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - February 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Angelo Gazzano, Sabrina Giussani, Jara Guti érrez, Asahi Ogi, Chiara Mariti Source Type: research

Stall and feed bunk stocking rates impact cows' diurnal behavior and activity in automatic milking system farms
High stall stocking rates have been shown to alter behavior of cows in parlor-milked systems; however, no studies have examined stocking rates for cows milked with automatic milking systems (AMSs). Therefore, we examined the influence of stall and feed bunk overstocking on cows' behavior, displacements, cows' activity, and rumination time in an AMS dairy farm. Each of 2 pens contained 60 cows/pen, 58 free stalls, and 60 headlocks. The effect of stocking rate was examined using 3 treatments applied separately to stalls and feed bunks (100% = 58 stalls or 60 headlocks available for 60 cows; 120% = 50 stalls or 50 headlock...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - February 2, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ali A. Witaifi, Ahmed B.A. Ali, Janice M. Siegford Tags: Bovine Research Source Type: research

Quantifying aggressive riding behavior of youth barrel racers and conflict behaviors of their horses
Research shows that thoroughbred race horses reach top velocity when no whip is used and that increased whip use is not related to variation in velocity or improved finish position. The cloverleaf barrel race is a popular timed event among American youth riders, who are often encouraged to aggressively use both the whip and leg to increase the velocity of the horse. Hence, the purpose of this study was to quantify aggressive riding behaviors among youth riders in a timed cloverleaf barrel race, as well as specific horse behaviors. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - February 2, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Karen Waite, Camie Heleski, Martha Ewing Tags: Equine Research Source Type: research

Stall and Feed Bunk Stocking Rates Impact Cows ’ Diurnal Behavior and Activity in Automatic Milking Systems
High stall stocking rates have been shown to alter behavior of cows in parlor-milked systems; however, no studies have examined stocking rates for cows milked with automatic milking systems (AMS). Therefore, we examined the influence of stall and feed bunk overstocking on cows ’ behavior, displacements, cows’ activity and rumination time in an AMS dairy farm. Each of two pens contained 60 cows/pen and 58 free-stalls and 60 headlocks. The effect of stocking rate was examined using three treatments applied separately to stalls and feed bunks (100% = 58 stalls or 60 head locks available for 60 cows; 120% = 50 stalls or 50...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - February 2, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: A.A. Witaifi, A.B.A. Ali, J.M. Siegford Source Type: research

Quantifying Aggressive Riding Behavior of Youth Barrel Racers and Conflict Behaviors of Their Horses
Research shows that Thoroughbred race horses reach top velocity when no whip is used, and that increased whip use is not related to variation in velocity or improved finish position. The cloverleaf barrel race is a popular timed event among American youth riders, who are often encouraged to aggressively use both the whip and leg to increase the velocity of the horse. Hence, the purpose of this study was to quantify aggressive riding behaviors among youth riders in a timed cloverleaf barrel race, as well as specific horse behaviors. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - February 2, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Karen Waite, Camie Heleski, Martha Ewing Source Type: research

Adapting the traditional guide dog model to enable vision-impaired adolescents to thrive
People with vision impairments face physical, psychological, and social challenges, potentially preventing them from thriving –defined as growing and flourishing especially in the face of adversity. Guide dogs relieve some of these challenges for vision-impaired adults. However, due to concerns regarding an adolescent's ability to manage a guide dog, they are typically ineligible as handlers. The purpose of this research was to explore expectations regarding benefits/challenges that adolescents could experience from a guide dog. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - January 19, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Jennifer Gravrok, Tiffani Howell, Dan Bendrups, Pauleen Bennett Tags: Canine Research Source Type: research

Adapting the traditional guide dog model to enable vision-impaired adolescents to thrive
People with vision impairments face physical, psychological and social challenges, potentially preventing them from thriving – defined as growing and flourishing especially in the face of adversity. Guide dogs relieve some of these challenges for vision-impaired adults. However, due to concerns regarding an adolescent’s ability to manage a guide dog, they are typically ineligible as handlers. The purpose of this resea rch was to explore expectations regarding benefits/challenges that adolescents could experience from a guide dog. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - January 19, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Jennifer Gravrok, Tiffani Howell, Dan Bendrups, Pauleen Bennett Source Type: research

The influence of stocking density and enrichment on the occurrence of feather pecking and aggressive pecking behavior in laying hen chicks
The housing conditions and environments experienced during the rearing period can influence the development of feather pecking in chickens during this time and in the subsequent laying period. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a reduced stocking density and the provision of enrichment materials on the occurrence of feather pecking in hen chicks under commercial rearing conditions. Three groups, identical in age, laying strain, and management but kept with different stocking densities and varying availability of enrichment (pecking stone, pecking block, and lucerne bale), were observed. (Source: Journal...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - January 6, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Miriam Zepp, Helen Louton, Michael Erhard, Paul Schmidt, Franziska Helmer, Angela Schwarzer Tags: Poultry Research Source Type: research