Impact of trapping and handling on Leukocyte Coping Capacity in bank voles (Clethrionomys glareolus) and wood mice (Apodemus sylvaticus)

Authors: M. Gelling, G.W. McLaren, F. Mathews, R. Mian, D.W. Macdonald

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, handling, leukocyte coping capacity, small mammals, stress, trapping standards

2009

Keeping fit on the ark: assessing the suitability of captive-bred animals for release

Authors: F. Mathews, M. Orros, G. McLaren, M. Gelling, R. Foster

Publication/Journal: Biological Conservation

Keywords: behaviour, captive breeding, fitness, reintroduction

2005

Body weight change as a measure of stress: a practical test

Authors: G.W. McLaren, F. Mathews, R. Fell, M. Gelling, D.W. Macdonald

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, body weight, handling, small mammals, stress, trapping

2004

Comparison of two introduction methods for african elephants (Loxodonta africana)

Authors: K.D. Burks, J.D. Mellen, G.W. Miller, J. Lehnhard, A. Weiss, A.J. Figueredo, T.L. Maple

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: aggression, behavioral management, group formation, socialization

2004

The effect of transport stress on neutrophil activation in wild badgers (Meles meles)

Authors: I. Montes, G.W. McLaren, D.W. Macdonald, R. Mian

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, badgers, measuring stress, meles meles, neutrophil activation, transport

2004

Noninvasive high field MRI brain imaging of the Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)

Authors: C.L. Anderson, G.W. Kabalka, D.G. Layne, J.P. Dyke, G.M. Burghardt, RG Bowker

Publication/Journal: Copeia

Keywords: garter snake, high field magnetic resonance imaging, olfactory, vomeronasal

2000