Associations between temperament and gene polymorphisms in the brain dopaminergic system and the adrenal gland of sheep

Authors: Xiaoyan Qiu, Jason Ledger, Chen Zheng, Graeme B. Martin, Dominique Blache

Publication/Journal: Physiology & Behavior

Keywords: cyp17, dopamine receptor, glucocorticoid, monoamine oxidase, stress

2016

A survey of bonobo (Pan paniscus) oral contraceptive pill use in North American zoos

Authors: Mary K. Agnew, Cheryl S. Asa, Victoria L. Clyde, Dominique L. Keller, Audra Meinelt

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: birth control pills, bonobo, contraception

2016

Why did the fish cross the tank? Objectively measuring the value of enrichment for captive fish

Authors: Miriam Sullivan, Craig Lawrence, Dominique Blache

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: aquarium, carassius auratus, enrichment, motivational test, ornamental fish, preference

2016

Validating the Use of Qualitative Behavioral Assessment as a Measure of the Welfare of Sheep During Transport

Authors: Sarah L. Wickham, Teresa Collins, Anne L. Barnes, David W. Miller, David T. Beatty, Catherine A. Stockman, Dominique Blache, Françoise Wemelsfelder, Patricia A. Fleming

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: behavioral expression, driving, flooring, qba, ventilation

2015

Flooring and driving conditions during road transport influence the behavioural expression of cattle

Authors: Catherine A. Stockman, Teresa Collins, Anne L. Barnes, David Miller, Sarah L. Wickham, David T. Beatty, Dominique Blache, Francoise Wemelsfelder, Patricia A. Fleming

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: free choice profiling, generalised procrustes analysis, physiology, qba, road transport, stress

2013

Intrasexual competition and female dominance in a singular breeding mammal, the Alpine marmot

Authors: Sophie Lardy, Dominique Allainé, Aurélie Cohas

Publication/Journal: Animal Behaviour

Keywords: alpine marmot, female competition, marmota marmota, reproductive life span, reproductive skew, reproductive suppression, sexual selection

2013

Reintroduction medicine: Whooping cranes in Wisconsin

Authors: Dominique L. Keller, Barry K. Hartup

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: aspergillosis, grus americana, health management, pathogen transfer, preventive medicine

2013

Suckling, weaning, and the development of oral behaviours in dairy calves

Authors: Isabelle Veissier, Sara Caré, Dominique Pomiès

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: dairy calves, oral behaviours, suckling, weaning

2013

Qualitative Behavioural Assessment of Angus steers during pre-slaughter handling and relationship with temperament and physiological responses

Authors: Catherine A. Stockman, Peter McGilchrist, Teresa Collins, Anne L. Barnes, David Miller, Sarah L. Wickham, Paul L. Greenwood, Linda M. Cafe, Dominique Blache, Francoise Wemelsfelder, Patricia A. Fleming

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: cattle, crush agitation score, flight speed, free choice profiling, generalised procrustes analysis, lairage, temperament testing, tension score

2012

Feeding live prey to zoo animals: response of zoo visitors in Switzerland

Authors: Lauren Cottle, Dan Tamir, Mimoza Hyseni, Dominique Bühler, Petra Lindemann-Matthies

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: live feeding, re-introduction, survey, visitor experience, well-being

2010