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Why is training detection dogs so complex? J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-30 Karen L. Overall
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Survey on the importance of different traits for medical detection dogs J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-21 Sharyn Bistre Dabbah, Michael Mendl, Claire M. Guest, Nicola J. Rooney
Medical detection dogs are used to remotely detect a range of diseases (biodetection) and assist patients with chronic conditions. There has been little research on the behavioral traits linked to good performance for either of these roles. We developed a survey to investigate which behavioral attributes are most important in medical detection dogs and to examine how these attributes vary between dogs
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Behavior and reactivity during milking of Holstein, Gyr, and Girolando-F1 cows at the beginning of lactation J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-21 Sheila Cristina Bosco Stivanin, Elissa Forgiarini Vizzotto, Júlia Fernandes Aires, Anne Rosi Guadagnin, Arthur Fernandes Bettencourt, Fernanda Samarini Machado, Mariana Magalhães Campos, Thierry Ribeiro Tomich, Luiz Gustavo Ribeiro Pereira, Vivian Fischer
cows and their crosses used for milk production are constantly increasing in tropical and subtropical countries, mainly due to their greater adaptability to the climate. However, despite several studies that have reported the greater reactivity of these animals in relation to , there is little information about how cows and their crosses behave in their first lactation and how it affects variables
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Cardiovascular effects of dog-appeasing pheromone in the hospital environment J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-14 Tainá Minuzzo, Juliana Schmitz Bascherotto, Fernando Luis Cemenci Gnoatto, Marina Marangoni, Melissa Rodrigues de Souza, Tatiana Champion
Recent research has emphasized the health implications of acute or chronic stress in animals. Hospitalized dogs are susceptible to stress due to various factors, including exposure to a novel environment, invasive procedures, and separation from their primary caregiver. The clinical significance of stress in these animals underscores the importance of stress management from the moment of admission
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Evaluating and contextualizing volatile organic compounds in dog training breath samples from a patient with type 1 diabetes J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-14 Zoe Parr-Cortes, Nicola J. Rooney, Madeleine Wheatstone, Toby Stock, Claire Pesterfield, Claire Guest, Carsten T. Müller
Tight control of blood glucose can reduce the risk of severe health consequences of type 1 diabetes. For individuals with impaired awareness of hypoglycemia, glycemic control can be especially challenging. Fear of hypoglycemic events can lead individuals to adjust their glucose management resulting in poor glycemic control. Glycemic alert dogs trained on breath odor have been shown to accurately alert
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Will dogs sniff out social rank? The use of detection dog in wolf scat identification J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-08 Roberta Bottaro, Francesca Marucco
The use of conservation dogs is rapidly increasing. These canine units are usually employed to discriminate target species odor from nontarget ones to monitor or aid in the conservation of species. Although the ability of dogs to identify individuals from the odor of fecal samples is well known, there are no studies yet investigating the ability of dogs to identify social status through scats. Therefore
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Obedience training helps encourage potential owners to adopt shelter dogs J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-30 Karina Tunaitytė, Vytautas Ribikauskas, Jūratė Kučinskienė
Stray animals are one of the contributors to animal welfare issues worldwide. They endanger the health of both animals and humans as spreaders of infectious diseases. Many stray dogs end up in shelters. Despite increasing public education about dog welfare and the importance of adoption, the number of dogs in animal shelters is not decreasing. Therefore, it is important to find suitable methods of
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Exploring pet rat care: A comprehensive survey of husbandry, health, behavior, and the associations between caretaker attitudes, attachment, and husbandry practices J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-05 Stephanie Schneidewind, Raffaela Lesch, Veronika Heizmann, Ines Windschnurer
Pet rats are still understudied in terms of animal welfare and human-animal interaction research. An extensive online survey targeting German-speaking rat caretakers was conducted (n = 978). One of the study's goals was to investigate husbandry practices, health indicators, rat behaviors that suggest either good or compromised welfare, as well as elements of the human-animal relationship, including
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Use of transdermal trazodone before veterinary visit to reduce stress and anxiety in cats J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-04 Pei-Chi Shih, Shang-Lin Wang
Trazodone hydrochloride is a tetracyclic antidepressant commonly used in human, gaining popularity in feline patients as a pre-appointment anxiolytic and sedative medication. However, the oral administration route in cats poses difficulties for owners and limits practicality. This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of transdermal trazodone in cats. At the first visit, the cat stress score (CSS)
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The Human-Animal Interaction at Work Scale: Development and psychometric properties J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-04 Ana Junça-Silva
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Cognitive dysfunction and owner-directed aggression in a 10-year-old neutered golden retriever: A case report J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-04 Pamela J. Perry
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Unlocking friendships: The immediate post-adoption human-cat relationship and the relevance of cat personality J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-03 Isadora de Castro Travnik, Vitor Gonçalves Teixeira, Aline Cristina Sant’Anna, Carla Forte Maiolino Molento
Cat personality may influence adoption choices and future guardian-cat relationship. This study aimed to evaluate the relationships between cat personality and guardian-reported undesirable behaviors after adoption. A questionnaire was sent to guardians of recently adopted cats approaching their doubts, details on cats’ physical characteristics, behavioral events, and cat personality, as assessed by
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Melatonin modulates behavioral and oxidative stress responses in donkeys (Equus asinus) subjected to packing during hot-dry conditions J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-06-29 Ayodele S. Ake, Joseph O. Ayo, Tagang Aluwong, Aliyu Mohammed
The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of melatonin administration on oxidative stress and behavioral responses immediately (1-h) post-packing and 16-h post-packing circadian rhythms in donkeys during hot-dry conditions. Twenty healthy pack donkeys (15 males and five non-pregnant females), aged 2–3 years with average weight of 93 ± 2.7 kg were divided into two groups randomly. Melatonin was
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Scoping review of the role of equine assisted psychotherapy and learning in opioid abuse treatment J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-06-28 Katie Holtcamp, Karen Galarneau, Molly C. Nicodemus, Tommy Phillips, David Christiansen, Brian J. Rude, Peter L. Ryan
Opioid abuse is an epidemic in the United States with the number of deaths associated with this addiction growing each year, and yet, identification of a successful treatment plan is a major limitation to addressing this epidemic. Traditional treatment programs do not always fit for all addicts; however, equine assisted psychotherapy and learning (EAPL) shows promise as an alternative treatment option
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Effect of the use of different roughages on the consumption and behavior of newly weaned foals J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-06-28 Pamella Grossi de Sousa, Vinícius Silveira Raposo, Hítallo Eduardo de Magalhães, Sávio Henrique Dias Lima, Bernardo Perácio Sales, Alan Figueiredo de Oliveira, Diogo Gonzaga Jayme
The objective was to evaluate the consumption and behavior of recently weaned foals receiving different sources of roughage. Twenty recently weaned foals of the Mangalarga Marchador breed, with an average of 6 months and 135.9kg, were distributed into four groups: corn silage (CS), conventional hay (HAY), pelleted hay (PELET), and haylage (HL). The diets were formulated to meet the requirements of
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Persistency of horse habituation to distracting sounds J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-06-27 Wiktoria Janicka, Tomasz Próchniak, Martyna Mierzicka, Elżbieta Wnuk-Pawlak, Izabela Wilk
Habituation indicates a decrement in response to a specific stimulus by repeated exposure to that stimulus. Responding to or ignoring sound stimuli, which are common background distractors, is important for the undisturbed functioning of the organism, efficient animal management and safe handling. We habituated 20 warmblood horses to a set of distracting sounds and assessed the possibility of reversing
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Prediction of lamb survival using machine learning algorithms with neonatal lamb behaviors and maternal behavior score in Kivircik lambs J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-06-27 Bulent Ekiz, Hulya Yalcintan, Omur Kocak, Pembe Dilara Kecici
The aims of this study were to examine the relationship between lamb and ewe behaviors in postnatal 3-hour and lamb survival using machine learning (ML) algorithms and to determine the best ML classifier to predict lamb survival. The research data consisted of postnatal 3-hour behavior records of 43 Kivircik ewes and their 65 lambs, along with preweaning survival information of lambs. The prediction
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Attitudes toward cat collar use in central European cat owners—An online survey J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-06-27 Christine Arhant, Raffaela Lesch, Veronika Heizmann, Günther Schauberger, Ines Windschnurer
Collar use in cats is a controversial topic. Cat owners do have very different reasons for either deciding to use a collar on their cat or rejecting collar use. We conducted an online survey on cat management, use of and attitudes toward collars. Our survey participants were mainly women (88.8%), mostly came from Germany (88.2%), and owned 2 ± 2 cats. Collar use was reported by 32.9%. Overall, participants
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Decoding cow behavior patterns from accelerometer data using deep learning J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-06-27 Newlin Shebiah Russel, Arivazhagan Selvaraj
This article explores the novel application of deep learning methods in the analysis of complex cattle behavior patterns using accelerometer data. With the information provided by accelerometer data regarding the movements of cows, valuable insights into their health, behavior, and overall welfare can be understood. Manual deciphering of these patterns presents an overwhelming challenge owing to the
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Examining Shaping of Two Odor Detection Dogs J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Stephanie Elizabeth Gabrielle Bye, Susan Hazel, Jade Fountain, Eduardo J. Fernandez
The use of odor detection dogs provide many benefits to society. However, little has been done to empirically examine the learning procedure methodology used to train detection dogs. This study aimed to create a quantifiable shaping plan allowing the measurement of initial odor learning for detection dog training. The training progress of two dogs was measured with session-to-session data throughout
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Dogs jumping on household members before going for a walk J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Petr Polian, Eva Koru, Zdenek Havlicek, Petr Rezac
Dogs exhibit some behaviors that can be undesirable to their owners. Among the most common is jumping on people, which has been primarily studied in the context of owners returning home. However, other situations have received little attention. The present study examined dogs jumping on household members in the period of time closely before going for a walk. Sometime during their life, 73% of dogs
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The influence of dietary composition on food preference in Sharplanina Shepherd puppies J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Marina Velebit, Radmila Marković, Dragan Šefer, Milorad Mirilović, Branko Velebit, Katarina Nenadović
Pet food manufacturers strive to achieve a harmonious equilibrium between the palatability and the nutritional composition of their products. It is imperative to ensure especially that young canines receive optimal nourishment while simultaneously fostering sustained engagement and satisfaction during mealtime. The aims of the study were to determine whether the nutritional composition of sustenance
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Observational Behaviors and Emotions to Assess Welfare of Dogs A Systematic Review J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Tynke de Winkel, Steffie van der Steen, Marie-Jose Enders-Slegers, Richard Griffioen, Anouck Haverbeke, Daniëlle Groenewoud, Karin Hediger
Observing dogs’ behavior to assess their welfare is relevant in various applied settings, such as veterinary clinics and Animal Assisted Interventions. Yet, no field-wide consensus or complete overview of observable behaviors to assess dogs’ welfare seems to exist. In this review, we carefully analyze and categorize observational measures of a) dog welfare and b) their emotional state as described
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Exploring domestic cat behavior using the Fe-BARQ J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 David J. Menor-Campos, Carlos Ruiz-Soriano, James Serpell
The Fe-BARQ is a survey tool that has been validated within a Spanish population. Its aim is to enhance our comprehension of feline behavior through owner-reported assessments. This study scrutinized the impact of cat attributes, environmental elements, and owner experience on these evaluations. Among the reported behaviors, 83% of owners (N = 661) noted their cats' curiosity towards new stimuli, while
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Gut Microbiome Characteristics Of Horses With History Of Cribbing Behavior: An Observational Study J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Ana Margarita Arias-Esquivel, Kwang Cheol Jeong, Peixin Fan, Jill Lance, Sally DeNotta, Carissa Wickens
Cribbing is a stereotypic oral behavior in which a horse places its incisors on a fixed object, arches its neck, pulls against the object, and emits an audible grunt. Cribbing behavior (CB) has been associated with gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction and gastric ulceration. This randomized crossover study aimed to evaluate the hypotheses that there would be differences in GI microbiota between horses
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What if the reward is not as yummy? Study of the effects of Successive Negative Contrast in domestic dogs in two different tasks J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 M. V Dzik, F. Carballo, C. Cavalli, M. Iglesias, T. Faragó, E. Kubinyi, M. Bentosela
Successive Negative Contrast (SNC) occurs when there is a reduction in the quantity or quality of a reward that is expected according to the presence of contextual cues. This induces an emotional response of “frustration” that is similar to stress. While this phenomenon has been observed in several mammal species, findings in domestic dogs have been inconsistent, although this issue has strong relevance
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The relationship of personality traits with breed, sex, and racing performance in sport horses J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Sibel Danışan, Büşra Yaranoğlu, Hülya Özen
The aim of the study was to evaluate the personality components of Arabian and Thoroughbred horses (TB) using the Horse Personality Questionnaire (HPQ) and examine their relationship with breed, sex, and racing performance. Within the scope of the research, race data of 96 horses from Thoroughbred (n = 56) and Arabian horse (n = 40) breeds that participated in flat races were taken from the official
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Brazilians' perception of shrimp sentience and welfare J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Gabriela Bussi de Oliveira, Pedro Griczinski, Ana Silvia Pedrazzani, Murilo Henrique Quintiliano, Carla Forte Maiolino Molento
With the increase in research aimed at improving the welfare of animals raised in production systems and the recognition of sentience in decapod crustaceans, the welfare of shrimp has become a cause for concern. In shrimp farming, practices contrary to the principles of animal welfare are used and largely unknown to the consuming public. This study aimed to assess the views of Brazilians on the importance
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Obsessive compulsive/compulsive disorder in companion animals: An ethological approach J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Stefania Uccheddu, Ludovica Pierantoni, Laura Ventura, Luca Gambolo, Matteo Tonna
Abnormal repetitive behaviors are complex and varied, likely originating from both environmental and genetic factors. Diagnostic criteria emphasize behaviors that are in excess of that required to accomplish what would be any functional goal of the class of behavior, for example, non-functional acts and behaviors that interfere with the patient’s ability to engage in normal social behavior or to avoid
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The least inhibitive, functionally effective model: A new framework for ethical animal training practices J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Eduardo J. Fernandez
The ethics of animal training procedures have seen dramatic changes in the last few decades, with a movement toward reward-based training methods. These reward-based training practices have also been directly impacted by the behavioral and animal welfare sciences, including their research outputs. In the last couple of decades, the least intrusive, minimally aversive (LIMA) model of animal training
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The use of mirtazapine as an adjunct agent to fluoxetine and paroxetine in the treatment of canine fear-, anxiety-, and aggression-based disorders: A retrospective study of 71 cases J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Claudia Richter, Kenneth M. Martin
In human psychiatric medicine, the anxiolytic mirtazapine (MZ) is used as an adjunct to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to reduce side effects and achieve faster behavioral control. To the best of our knowledge, the use of MZ as an adjunct agent to SSRIs has not been studied in canine psychiatric medicine. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate tolerance to and response to oral
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Behavior and health problems in dogs (Canis familiaris) associated with responsible ownership practices and awareness of legal regulations J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Tamara Tadich, Raúl Alegría-Morán, Sebastián Escobar-Aguirre
Pet ownership continues to increase worldwide, with cats being the preferred species followed by dogs. Since dog-ownership practices can affect animal welfare, it is important to understand the level of owners’ awareness of animal needs and current legislation. Therefore, this study aimed to describe dog owners’ knowledge and practices and determine their association with behavior and health problems
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Editorial Board/Table of Contents J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-29
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Assessing dog behavior: The importance of true prevalence J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-29
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Is elastic fantastic? The impact of elastic inserts on rein tension J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Hayley Randle
Sustainable and ethical equitation requires clear signals and timely pressure-release. This study aimed to determine the effect of elastic inserts in reins on the tension applied for normal riding and a walk-to-halt transition, and the ability to release rein tension. Thirty female, regular riders, age 22 ± 3.87 years, participated in this study. The Centaur Rein Tension Gauge™▲ was fixed to a solid
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What can associations between emotional states and management-based measures teach us about shelter dogs’ welfare? J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Diana Abrão Cuglovici
It is crucial to understand the effect of living in a shelter on dog's well-being. We hypothesized that mental states may indicate the presence of environmental stressors. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between specific emotional states of dogs and the quality of their physical environment. This study included 19 shelters, with dogs housed for at least two months. Management
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Behavior problems in dogs—An assessment of prevalence and risk factors based on responses from a representative sample of Danish owners J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Iben Meyer, Björn Forkman, Thomas Bøker Lund, Peter Sandøe
It is well known that behavior problems in companion dogs affect the welfare of both the dogs and the owners. However, assessments of the prevalence of the problems vary greatly depending on the source of information and questions the study employs. The most accurate estimate of prevalence is likely to be obtained through study of a representative sample of dog owners. The aim of the current questionnaire
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Stable design influences relaxation and affiliative behavior in horses during short isolation bouts J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Emily J. Borthwick, Liane Preshaw, Charlotte Wheeler-Launder, Chloe Challinor, Nicola Housby-Skeggs, Esther Boalch, Sarah M. Brown, Gemma Pearson
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Efficacy of androstenone in reducing stress- or fear-related responses of horses during riding J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-28 Yeonju Choi, Minjung Yoon
Androstenone, which derived from boar pheromones, known as an interomone, has been documented to change behavior in dogs and horses. It could be a potential candidate for use in pheromonal therapy in horses. This study aimed to investigate the effect of androstenone treatment for improving the safety of horseback riding by reducing undesirable behavior of horses. In this study, fourteen horses were
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Opinions of veterinarians in Turkey on aggression levels of various dog breeds and breed-specific legislation J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Bulent Ekiz, Murat Arslan, Hulya Yalcintan, Elif Ergul Ekiz, Alper Yilmaz
To reduce dog aggression against people, breed-specific legislation has been enacted in many countries that prohibit the raising of certain breeds or impose certain rules for dogs of these breeds. The aim of the study was to reveal the opinions of veterinarians on the aggression levels of dogs of various breeds against people and breed-specific legislation. A questionnaire targeting small animal veterinarians
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Satisfaction, behavior and health problems in whippets and miniature Italian greyhounds, as reported by their caretakers J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-26 S. Normando, L. Filugelli, B. Contiero, M. Schrank, F. Mutinelli, R. Zanetti, L. Contalbrigo
Given the relative scarcity of research focusing on non-rescue sighthound behavior, the present exploratory study aimed to investigate the presence of, and factors associated with, behavioral complaints and owner satisfaction in Italian greyhounds and whippets, using an online questionnaire. Some other behavioral characteristics (such as being challenging, gentle or reliable), deemed likely to be important
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Rescue dogs show few differences in behavior, cognitive abilities, and personality compared with non-rescue dogs J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-26 John O’Riordan, Lina S.V. Roth
This study investigated differences in behavior and cognition between rescue dogs and non-rescue dogs using a series of cognitive tests. These tests were simple enough that they could be performed by owners in their own homes. Therefore, citizen science was used to collect behavioral data on rescue dogs (n = 30) and non-rescue dogs (n = 20). Owners of the dogs also completed questionnaires to assess
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Editorial Board/Table of Contents J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-14
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Using discrete behavioral analyses to evaluate pain and learning J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-14 Karen L. Overall
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Therapy Dogs and School Wellbeing: A Qualitative Study J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-07 Robert Baird, Emily Berger, Christine Grové
The present study investigated the effects of animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) with therapy dogs on the school wellbeing of kindergarten to year 12 students, and important considerations and challenges for implementing therapy dog AAIs in school settings. Participants were 118 school leaders, teachers, school mental health professionals, and researchers with experience with therapy dog AAIs for
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Effects of melatonin implants on locomotor activity, body temperature, and growth of lambs fed a concentrate-based diet J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Irene Viola, Francisco Canto, José A Abecia
Melatonin is involved in the regulation of circadian rhythms and is implicated in seasonal reproduction in sheep. In several physiological mechanisms it acts as an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory molecule, regulating energy metabolism. This work investigated the effects of melatonin implants at 30 days of age on locomotor activity, body temperature, and growth of fattening female and male lambs
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Assessment of the barrier function of canine skin after repeated decontamination J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-28 Dakota Discepolo, Russell Kelley, Erin Perry
Working canines often deploy into environments with unknown chemical and biological contaminants. Disaster canines may be deployed for lengthy periods and thus may experience longer periods of environmental exposure with greater possibility for contaminant contact. The skin functions as a protective barrier to prevent potential contaminants and pathogens from entering the system. To mitigate the effects
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Editorial Board/Table of Contents J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-22
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Who lives, who dies, and why predicting outcomes for relinquished dogs is so hard J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Karen L. Overall
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The validation of Thai version of Canine Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ) and the exploration of dog ownership in Thailand J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-15 Worakan Boonhoh, Tuempong Wongtawan, Prarom Sriphavatsarakom, Natalie Waran, Chaiwat Boonkaewwan
C-BARQ (Canine Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire) is one of the effective and well-known tools to evaluate dog behavior by owners through a questionnaire. The C-BARQ has been translated into several languages and is used in many countries. The present study aimed to translate and adapt the English version of C-BARQ to the Thai version and validate it regarding the guidelines of cross-cultural
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Corrigendum to “Personality in young horses and ponies evaluated during breeding shows: Phenotypic link with jumping competition results” Journal of Veterinary Behavior 44 (2021) 1–11/ JVEB_2018_190 J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-09 Marianne Vidament, Léa Lansade, Sophie Danvy, Bernard Dumont Saint Priest, Margot Sabbagh, Anne Ricard
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Short Communication: The effect of exercise on salt intake by horses J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-06 Marissa Back, Katherine Houpt
Salt is a nutritional requirement for horses. The behavior patterns and physiological controls of salt (NaCl) intake were investigated. Camera traps were used to record visits to a salt block in a herd of pleasure horses of various breeds. There was a relation between the hours the horses were ridden per week and the number of times they licked salt over a 2-week period. The horses responded to exercise
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An inconsistent social buffering effect from a static visual substitute in horses (Equus caballus): A pilot study J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-07-28 Claire Ricci-Bonot, Teresa Romero, Christine Nicol, Daniel S. Mills
Social buffering occurs when a companion helps to reduce a subject’s stress response during a stressful event and/or to recover more quickly from a stressful event. The aim of this study was to determine if any social buffering function of a horse companion can occur in relation to a visual substitute (poster of a relaxed horse face) during two different stressful situations: a novel object test (a
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Effects of contingent and noncontingent reinforcement on the emotional behavior of domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-07-26 Nicole Pfaller-Sadovsky, Gareth Arnott, Julian Cifuentes, Lucia G. Medina, Julian C. Velasquez, David Zamora, Karen Duarte, Daniela Mayorga, Camilo Hurtado-Parrado
Intermittent schedules of reinforcement are frequently used in dog training. During fixed-time (FT) schedules, reinforcement delivery is time-based and response-independent. In contrast, during fixed-interval (FI) schedules, a response produces a reinforcer if a certain amount of time has elapsed since the last reinforcer was delivered (i.e., FI schedules are time-based and response-dependent). FT
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Effect of maternal experience and body condition on patterns of ewe-lamb bonding behaviors and pre-weaning growth performance of lambs J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Serhat Karaca, Neclan Aydoğdu, Gazel Ser
Many factors, involving parity and body condition can have a profound effect on physiological and sensory determinants of maternal behavior and, consequently, the establishment of the ewe-lamb bond. Thus, exploring the factors and their interactions that influence maternal behavior is critical to improve the overall lamb survival and welfare. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of parity
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Relationship among indicators of pain and stress in response to piglet surgical castration: an exploratory analysis J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-07-21 Mathilde Coutant, Jens Malmkvist, Leslie Foldager, Mette S. Herskin
Multi-dimensional approaches are suggested as advantageous for evaluation of pain and/or stress at piglet castration, but the interpretation of data from such approaches is limited by a lack of understanding of relationships among different types of indicators and associated parameters. This paper used an exploratory approach to evaluate the interrelationships between different physiological, vocal
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When one research question spurs half a dozen more J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-07-17
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Editorial Board/Table of Contents J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-07-17
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Sensitivity of benchmarked behavioral assays for distress: Should we attend to certain behaviors during exams? J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-07-03 Fiia Jokela, Pierrette Mercier, Lynn Honeckman, Arthur E. Dunham, Karen L. Overall
Behavioral, emotional, and physical signs of distress are increasingly recognized in veterinary patients during routine care. Visits to veterinarians are associated with development or worsening of fearful behaviors. Veterinary patients experiencing fear and distress create a welfare concern. These negative emotional states may result in deferred veterinary care and incomplete veterinary evaluations
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Effect of simulated summer environment on growing lambs under hot semi-arid tropical region J. Vet. Behav.: Clin. Appl. Res. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 Kalyan De, Pankaj Kumar Kumawat, Shivendra Sharma, Tarun Kumar Jain, Arpita Mohapatra, Davendra Kumar, Artabandhu Sahoo
An extended hot summer is a major constraint in animal production in the semi-arid tropical region. However, the adult native sheep is well-adapted to this climatic condition. Nonetheless, the adaptability of growing lambs in summer conditions is yet to be explored for sustainable sheep production. Therefore, the present study was carried out to assess the effect of simulated summer environment on